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catalysed

/ˈkætəlaɪzd/ /ˈkeɪtəlaɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

Examples :

"The enzyme in the bread dough catalysed the breakdown of sugars, producing carbon dioxide and causing the dough to rise. "
chemistry biochemistry science process

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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motivational adjective

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəl/ /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃənəl/

Tending or intended to motivate.

"The coach gave a motivational speech to encourage the team before the big game. "

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accelerate verb

/æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/

To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.

"The coach told the runners to accelerate as they entered the final stretch of the race. "

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significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

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breakdown noun

/ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/

A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed

"We saw a breakdown by the side of the road."

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inspiring verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

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passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

"Her passion for baking was a powerful motivating force. "

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

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catalysis noun

/kəˈtæləsɪs/

The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

"The catalysis of the ripening process in the fruit was sped up by the ethylene gas released from the other apples. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "