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Catalyst

Catalyst Meaning & Definition
Catalyst Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Catalyst?

[n] something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country"
[n] (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

Synonyms | Synonyms for Catalyst: accelerator

Related Terms | Find terms related to Catalyst: agent | agent provocateur | agitator | agitprop | alterant | alterative | alterer | author | begetter | beginner | catalysis | catalytic agent | causer | creator | decay | demagogue | dialysis | dissociation | effector | engenderer | exciter | father | ferment | firebrand | fission | fomenter | generator | goad | hydrolysis | hydrolyst | impetus | impulse | incendiary | incentive | incitation | incitement | inciter | inflamer | innovationist | innovator | inspirer | instigator | introducer | leaven | maker | mischief-maker | modificator | modifier | mother | motivation | mover | originator | parent | photolysis | precursor | prime mover | primum mobile | producer | provocateur | provoker | rabble-rouser | ringleader | rouser | seditionary | seditionist | sire | splitting | spur | stimulant | thermolysis | transformer | transmogrifier | troublemaker | urger | yeast

See Also | activator | biocatalyst | causal agency | causal agent | cause | enzyme | platinum black

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