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catalyse

British  
/ ˈkætəˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. (tr) to influence (a chemical reaction) by catalysis

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Other Word Forms

  • catalyser noun

Example Sentences

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Unlike insulation, he said heat pumps are a technology in its infancy, and needed government support to catalyse the industry.

From BBC

"This sustained risk is likely to catalyse a faster, broader pivot towards rare earth security," she said.

From Barron's

The pact would help "catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies", he said in a post on social media platform X.

From BBC

It is also expected “to help catalyse additional external financing from development partners and provide a framework for the successful completion of the ongoing debt restructuring”, the IMF statement said.

From BBC

The industry is facing a challenge with water electrolysis, as this process requires rare and expensive elements like platinum to catalyse the water splitting.

From Science Daily