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catalyst

UK
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
US
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

Translations

catalystnoun
catalysts
pl
UK
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
US
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
catalyseurChimie.
The scientist added a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
Le scientifique a ajouté un catalyseur pour accélérer la réaction.
catalyseurAu figuré, pour une personne ou un événement qui déclenche ou accélère un changement.
The new policy served as a catalyst for economic reform.
La nouvelle politique a servi de catalyseur pour la réforme économique.
Synonyms
stimulus
accelerator
impetus
trigger
motivator
enabler
catalystadjective
more catalyst
Comp.
most catalyst
Super.
UK
/ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/
US
/ˈkæt̬.ə.lɪst/
Used chiefly attributively to denote something relating to or containing a catalyst.

Definitions

catalystnoun
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
The scientist added a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action.
The new policy served as a catalyst for economic reform.
catalystadjective
Relating to or associated with a catalyst; catalytic.
Catalyst bed temperature must be carefully controlled to avoid deactivation.
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