catalyst — a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkætəlɪst/
Korean meaning: 촉매 (화학반응을 촉진시키는 물질)
Korean pronunciation: 캣-털-리스트 (강세: 캣)
catalyst
NOUN//ˈkætəlɪst//
a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself
One small action becomes the catalyst — and everything around it starts to move.
Every catalyst needs a realist — someone who turns the spark into a list.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'katalysis' meaning 'dissolution' or 'breaking down', derived from 'kata-' (down) and 'lysis' (loosening). The term was coined in chemistry to describe substances that break down reactions.
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📝Examples
"Coffee acts as a catalyst for my brain in the morning."
"The scandal became a catalyst for political reform."
"Social media can be a catalyst for both good and bad changes."
"My mom's cooking is the catalyst that brings our family together every Sunday."