Definitions
something that causes an important event to happen
Word origin
From catalysis + -ist.
Used in a sentence
“Enzymes, the catalysts of biological systems, are remarkable molecular devices that determine the pattern of chemical transformations.”
“Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace.”
“It was a morning baptized by my first cup of coffee, freshly brewed over a gravel-bar fire, while they celebrated with the stronger catalyst of sour-mash whiskey in their fishing-vest cups.”
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