verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction. transitive
2. 2
   change by catalysis or cause to catalyze wordnet
3. 3
   To accelerate a process. transitive
4. 4
   To inspire significantly by catalysis. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

acidifyalkalizecarbonatecatalysechlorinatedissociate

Example

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"Therefore, they cannot catalyze deregulation without "external pressure"."

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