Catalyze Definition

kătl-īz
catalyzed, catalyzes, catalyzing
verb
catalyzed, catalyzes, catalyzing
To modify, especially to increase, the rate of (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.
American Heritage
To change or bring about as a catalyst.
Webster's New World
To produce fundamental change in; transform.
Changes in student enrollment that have catalyzed the educational system.
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Origin of Catalyze

  • From catalysis

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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