katalyze

/katəˈlaɪzi/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause a chemical reaction or a process to happen more quickly, often with the addition of a small amount of a substance that speeds up the reaction.

“The catalyst helped to katalyze the chemical reaction, resulting in a faster and more efficient process.”

2. noun

a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction or process.

“The katalyze was added to the mixture to increase the reaction rate.”

Synonyms

  • accelerate
  • catalyst

Antonyms

  • inhibit