catalyst
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst//ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/
noun
- 1
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- 2
Someone or something that encourages progress or change.
“Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace.”
- 3
An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
- 4
A catalytic converter.
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