Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catalysis
noun
/kəˈtæl.ɪ.sɪs/
Definition
The process of accelerating a chemical reaction by adding a substance that is not consumed in the reaction.
Examples
- The introduction of a catalyst significantly sped up the reaction time in the lab experiment.
- Enzymes in our bodies serve as natural catalysts for biological reactions.
Meaning
Catalysis is a chemical process that increases the rate of a reaction through the use of a catalyst, which remains unchanged after the reaction.
Synonyms
- Acceleration
- Promotion
- Facilitation
