catalyst
noun
a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
catalysts
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pluralof catalyst.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The build-up to-date has yet to result in a substantial short-covering event,” and while risks are increasing “there are few obvious near-term bullish catalysts on the horizon,” Rubin adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
But he stressed that a variety of catalysts could unlock value, even for companies that weren’t clear targets for acquirers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Until now, efforts to improve gold catalysts have largely focused on combining gold with other metals or using tiny gold nanoparticles on oxide surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
For Sinner, they became catalysts for greater heights.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
