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Catalyst
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Chemistry:
A
substance
that
increases
the rate of a
chemical reaction
without being
consumed
in the process.
●
Something that
encourages
progress
or change.
●
In Literature:
An
inciting
incident
that
sets
the
successive
conflict
into motion.
●
In Automotive:
A
catalytic
converter.
●
In Fantasy:
An
object
that
facilitates
the
casting
of a
spell
(such as a
magic
wand).
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Origin
catalyst
English
-ist
English
catalysis
English
κατάλυσις
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
καταλύω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Etym
Antonyms
Inhibitor
Dampener
Related
Precursor
Impetus
Catalytic
Motivator
Substrate
Lynchpin
Reactant
Adsorbent
Reactor
Conduit
Enzyme
Polymer
Electrolyte
Zeolite
Oxide
Reductant
Surfactant
Oxidant
Solvent
Electrode
Hydrogen
Solution
Reaction
Gateway
Springboard
Metal
Coagulant
Scapegoat
Methanol
Material
Reagent
Trigger
Feedstock
Harbinger
Biochar
Composite
Spark
Linchpin
Nanoparticle
Sorbent
Cornerstone
Adsorption
Driver
Photocatalytic
Reactants
Driving Force
Turning Point
Tipping Point
Focal Point
Activated Carbon
Reducing Agent
Defining Moment
Lightning Rod
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