catalyze

cat·a·lyze  (ktl-z)

tr.v. cat·a·lyzed, cat·a·lyz·ing, cat·a·lyz·es

1. To modify, especially to increase, the rate of (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.

2. To bring about; initiate: "The technology bred of science has catalyzed stupendous economic growth" (Nature).

3. To produce fundamental change in; transform: changes in student enrollment that have catalyzed the educational system.

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[From catalysis.]

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cata·lyzer n.

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catalyze  (ktl-z)

To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction through the action of a catalyst.

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catalyze - change by catalysis or cause to catalyze catalyse chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"