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catalyst
[ kat-l-ist ]
noun
- Chemistry. a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
- something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.
- a person or thing that precipitates an event or change:
His imprisonment by the government served as the catalyst that helped transform social unrest into revolution.
- a person whose talk, enthusiasm, or energy causes others to be more friendly, enthusiastic, or energetic.
catalyst
/ Ë°ìʳÙɱôɪ²õ³Ù /
noun
- a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself suffering any permanent chemical change Compare inhibitor
- a person or thing that causes a change
catalyst
/ °ìijÙâ²±ô-IJõ³Ù /
- A substance that starts or speeds up a chemical reaction while undergoing no permanent change itself. The enzymes in saliva, for example, are catalysts in digestion.
catalyst
- In chemistry , a substance that causes a chemical reaction to occur but is not itself involved in the reaction.
Notes
Other yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ±ð±ôŽÚî-³Š²¹³Ùîa·±ô²â²õ³Ù noun
- ²õ±ð³Ÿî i·³Š²¹³Ùîa·±ô²â²õ³Ù noun
yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of catalyst1
Example Sentences
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are hoping the hunger of their new additions will serve as a different kind of catalyst in their 2025 quest.
Rahm was still a PGA Tour player when he won the 2023 Masters and believed his move to LIV could prove a catalyst for some form of reunification in men's professional golf.
In USCâs Sweet 16 win over Kansas State, she was the Trojansâ catalyst on offense, scoring 11 of their first 13 points and leading the team with 19.
The Atlantic 10 player of the year is the ideal catalyst for Richmondâs high-octane offense that never rests.
"Survivors may struggle for years to process what happened to them. Seeing others share their stories can reduce feelings of shame and embarrassment, serving as a catalyst for seeking justice," they said.
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