catalyst

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed; a person or thing that causes a change
    en: a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed; a person or thing that causes a change
  2. noun
    a person or event that precipitates a significant change
    en: a person or event that precipitates a significant change

examples

  1. The enzyme acted as a catalyst.

    The enzyme acted as a catalyst.

  2. The scandal was a catalyst for reform.

    The scandal was a catalyst for reform.