cat·a·lyze (k t l- 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. [From catalysis.] cat a·lyzer n. |
| catalyze (ktl-z) To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction through the action of a catalyst. |
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| Verb | 1. | catalyze - change by catalysis or cause to catalyze 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" |
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