English Explanatory Dictionary

catalyze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.
  2. To accelerate a process.
  3. To inspire significantly by catalysis.

Pronunciation

/ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-catalyze.wav

Word forms

catalyze catalyzes catalyzing catalyzed catalyse

Related words

catalysis catalyst catalytic catalyzer

Derived words

autocatalyze catalyzation electrocatalyze
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