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catalysis

/kəˈtæləsɪs/

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

Examples :

"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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induced verb

/ɪnˈdjuːst/ /ɪnˈduːst/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"My friend induced me to try the new spicy noodles, even though I don't usually like spicy food. "

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catalyst noun

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/

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

"The chef used a small amount of lemon juice as a catalyst to speed up the sauce's thickening process. "

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ripening verb

/ˈraɪpənɪŋ/ /ˈraɪpnɪŋ/

To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)

"Grapes ripen in the sun."

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other noun

/ˈɐðə/ /ʊðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

"My brother is a different person; he's an other, not like me at all. "

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fruit noun

/fɹuːt/ /fɹut/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The fruit from the farmer's market was delicious and healthy. "

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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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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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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apples noun

/ˈæ.pl̩z/

A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.

"My teacher brought in a basket of apples for the class to share. "

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ethylene noun

/ˈɛθəˌliːn/

The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

"Farmers use ethylene to help ripen fruits like bananas and tomatoes after they are picked. "

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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. "