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Definition of Catalyst
1. Noun. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
Exact synonyms: Accelerator
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Activator
Specialized synonyms: Biocatalyst, Enzyme, Platinum Black
Antonyms: Anticatalyst
Derivative terms: Catalyze
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Activator
Specialized synonyms: Biocatalyst, Enzyme, Platinum Black
Antonyms: Anticatalyst
Derivative terms: Catalyze
2. Noun. Something that causes an important event to happen. "The invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country"
Definition of Catalyst
1. a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction [n -S]
Medical Definition of Catalyst
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