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Catalyst

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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📖 Definitions of "Catalyst"

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Catalyst"

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Word	Definition
acceleratornoun	(vehicles) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.

↔️ Antonyms of "Catalyst"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
anticatalystnoun	Any substance that inhibits the activity of a catalyst.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Catalyst"

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Word	Definition
acceleratornoun	(vehicles) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
catalysisnoun	(chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.
catalytic	(chemistry) Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.
fertilizernoun	A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
momentumnoun	(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.
warmnoun	(colloquial) The act of warming, or the state of being warmed; a heating.
switchnoun	A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
motornoun	A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
centrepiecenoun	An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.
levernoun	(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
triggernoun	(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
enginenoun	The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
vectornoun	(mathematics, physics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
springboardnoun	A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
drivernoun	A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car, truck, bus, train, forklift, etc.
converternoun	A person or thing that converts.
boostnoun	Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
modulenoun	A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
deactivationnoun	The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb or alarm.