catalyse
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catalyse
(ˈkætəˌlaɪz) orcatalyze
vb
(Chemistry) (tr) to influence (a chemical reaction) by catalysis
ˈcataˌlyser, ˈcataˌlyzer n
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catalyse
Past participle: catalysed
Gerund: catalysing
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| Verb | 1. | catalyse - 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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