catalyst
13 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #21,815
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Definitions
noun
something that causes an important event to happen
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈætʌlʌst/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural catalysts
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself b
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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