Catalyst - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈkætəlɪst|
Brit.
|ˈkæt(ə)lɪst|
noun
- (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected (syn: accelerator)
- something that causes an important event to happen
- something that causes an important event to happen
the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country
Extra examples
The bombing attack was the catalyst for war.
She was proud to be a catalyst for reform in the government.
They hope his election will act as a catalyst for reform.
Word forms
noun
singular: catalyst
plural: catalysts
singular: catalyst
plural: catalysts
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