catalyst
Pronunciation: /ˈkæt.ɪ.lɪst/
The English word “catalyst” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- Something that encourages progress or change.
- An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
- A catalytic converter.
- An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).
Etymology
From catalysis + -ist.
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