catalyst
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
catalyst
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
"The enzyme acts as a catalyst in the reaction."
- 2.
An event or person that causes great change.
"The enzyme acts as a catalyst in the reaction."
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Kind words can be a catalyst for change.
Kind words can be a catalyst for change.
His innovative ideas acted as a catalyst for the team's success.
His innovative ideas acted as a catalyst for the team's success.
The economic downturn provided a catalyst for widespread job losses.
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How do you pronounce catalyst?
catalyst is pronounced [/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does catalyst mean?
catalyst means "catalyst". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is catalyst?
catalyst is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Kind words can be a catalyst for change." — used to mean "catalyst".
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