definitions

catalyze

[ kat-l-ahyz ]
/ ˈkæt lˌaɪz /

verb (used with object), cat·a·lyzed, cat·a·lyz·ing.

to act upon by catalysis.

Nearby words

catalyst, catalytic, catalytic converter, catalytic cracker, catalytic cracking, catalyze, catamaran, catamarca, catamenia, catamite, catamnesis
Also especially British, cat·a·lyse.

Origin of catalyze

First recorded in 1885–90; cataly(sis) + (-i)ze
Related formscat·a·lyz·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for catalyse

catalyse

US catalyze

/ (ˈkætəˌlaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to influence (a chemical reaction) by catalysis
Derived Formscatalyser or US catalyzer, noun
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Medicine definitions for catalyse

catalyze

[ kăt′l-īz′ ]

v.

To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction by catalysis.
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Science definitions for catalyse

catalyze

[ kăt′l-īz′ ]

To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction through the action of a catalyst.
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