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catalyse

British  
/ ˈkætəˌlaɪz /

verb

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • catalyser noun

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

What might this mean for Sir Keir Starmer’s central mission to try to catalyse economic growth?

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

"Theoretically, they can catalyse chemicals at much lower temperatures -- meaning they require far less energy," Professor Kalantar-Zadeh said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

The bailout is expected to catalyse additional external support, with funding expected from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to the tune of $3.75 billion, the IMF said in a statement.

From Reuters • Mar. 21, 2023

Thus, they often catalyse the replacement of one regime of oppressive horror with another, more terrible and entrenched.

From Terrorists and Freedom Fighters by Vaknin, Samuel