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catalyzes

/ˈkætəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈkeɪtəˌlaɪzɪz/

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

Examples :

"The enzyme in our saliva catalyzes the breakdown of starch into sugar, which is why crackers taste sweeter after you chew them for a while. "
chemistry science process biochemistry

Related Words

Illustration recycling

recycling verb

/ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/ /riˈsaɪklɪŋ/

To break down and reuse component materials.

"Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

Illustration protection

protection noun

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration accelerate

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. "

Illustration significantly

significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

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

Illustration breakdown

breakdown noun

/ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/

A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed

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

Illustration reaction

reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

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

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

Illustration passionate

passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

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

Illustration crackers

crackers noun

/ˈkrækərz/

A dry, thin, crispy baked bread (usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers).

"I like to eat crackers with cheese for a snack. "

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

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

Illustration catalysis

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. "

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

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