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catalyst

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

catalystnoun

catalysts

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

Translations

The scientist added a catalyst to speed up the chemical reaction.

Учёный добавил катализатор, чтобы ускорить химическую реакцию.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

catalystadjective

more catalyst

Comp.

most catalyst

Super.

/ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/

/ˈkæt̬.ə.lɪst/

Used chiefly attributively to denote something relating to or containing a catalyst.

Definitions

Relating to or associated with a catalyst; catalytic.

Catalyst bed temperature must be carefully controlled to avoid deactivation.