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Meaning of catalysis
The process of speeding up a chemical reaction using a catalyst.
Etymology of catalysis
The word "catalysis" originates from the Greek words "kata" meaning "down" and "lysis" meaning "loosening" or "dissolution", with the term being coined by Swedish chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius in 1836 to describe the process of chemical reactions accelerated by substances that remain unchanged during the reaction.
Synonyms
acceleration
activation
agitation
augmentation
boosting
catalyzing
chemical reaction
stimulation
facilitation
enhancement
intensification
invigoration
prompting
quickening
reaction
reinforcement
sparking
speeding
spurring
stimulation
triggering
amplification
bolstering
energization
exacerbation
escalation
fomentation
fostering
galvanization
impetus
increment
induction
instigation
motivation
propulsion
provocation
revitalization
Definitions
- The phenomenon by which the presence of a catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction.
- * A process in which the presence of a catalyst accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered in the process.
Usage Examples
- The enzyme acts as a catalyst, increasing the rate of catalysis in the chemical reaction.
- * The new material has been shown to exhibit high catalysis properties, making it useful for industrial applications.
Antonyms
deceleration
delay
hindrance
impediment
inhibition
obstruction
retardation
slowing
blockage
cessation
decrease
diminution
hindering
impediment
inhibition
interruption
reduction
repression
retardation
slowing
stoppage
suppression
braking
dampening
deadening
dulling
muffling
stifling
suppression