Definitions

1. noun

A substance or agent that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction or process, often by removing or neutralizing a catalyst.

“The addition of an anticatalyst slowed down the chemical reaction, preventing a potentially hazardous explosion.”

2. verb

To reduce or prevent the rate of a chemical reaction or process, often by removing or neutralizing a catalyst.

“The engineer had to anticatalyst the reaction to prevent a build-up of toxic byproducts.”