catalyst

1. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

   Katalysator

   катализа́торkatalizátor

   каталіза́торkatalizátor

   (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

2. Something that encourages progress or change.

   (obsolete)

   Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace.

   катализа́торkatalizátor

   каталіза́торkatalizátor

3. An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.

4. A catalytic converter.

5. An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).

1. The catalyst system efficiency is below the threshold.

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2. The devastating loss became the catalyst for personal growth.

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3. It would be difficult to improve the device without an effective catalyst.

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4. An enzyme is a protein that functions as a catalyst for a chemical reaction.

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5. Catalysts make chemical reactions possible at low temperatures.

   ruКатализаторы делают возможными химические реакции при низких температурах. — Wezel

   deKatalysatoren machen chemische Reaktionen bei niedrigen Temperaturen möglich. — Yorwba

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