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Word:
catalyst
IPA transcription: [k'ætəl,ɪst]
Pronunciations of catalyst
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
catalyst
Meaning:
something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country"
Synonyms:
catalyst, accelerator
Meaning:
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
Usage examples
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Raney nickel
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1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording
The Beatles
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