Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catalizador
Noun
/ˈkætəˌlɪzər/
Definition
Catalyst
Examples
- Hydrogen peroxide can act as a catalyst in the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen.
- In the automotive industry, catalytic converters serve as catalysts for the reduction of harmful emissions.
- Enzymes are biological catalysts that facilitate various biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Meaning
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent change itself.
Synonyms
- Accelerator
- Enzyme
- Promoter