Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catalyst
Noun
/ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/
Definition
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent change itself.
Examples
- The enzyme acts as a catalyst in the digestion process.
- Her speech was a catalyst for change in the community.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a catalyst can also refer to a person or thing that precipitates an event or causes a change.
Synonyms
- Accelerator
- Stimulus
- Incentive
- Trigger
