Background for catalysts

catalysts

/ˈkætəlɪsts/ /ˈkeɪtəlɪsts/

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noun

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

Examples :

"Enzymes in our bodies act as catalysts, speeding up the digestion of food. "

chemistry substance process science

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noun

Someone or something that encourages progress or change.

Examples :

"Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace."

action process achievement

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noun

An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.

Examples :

"The argument over whose turn it was to do the dishes became the catalysts for a much larger discussion about fairness and workload distribution in the household. "

story action event

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noun

A catalytic converter.

Examples :

"The car's catalysts helped reduce harmful emissions. "

vehicle machine chemistry technology environment