Definition of catalyze

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cat·a·lyze

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TRANSITIVE VERB:
cat·a·lyzed, cat·a·lyz·ing, cat·a·lyz·es

To modify, especially to increase, the rate of (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.
To bring about; initiate: "The technology bred of science has catalyzed stupendous economic growth" (Nature).
To produce fundamental change in; transform: changes in student enrollment that have catalyzed the educational system.

ETYMOLOGY:
From catalysis

OTHER FORMS:
cata·lyzer(Noun)

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