Category: Glossary

Catalyst

catalyst: cat·a·lyst (kăt'l-ĭst) - A substance, usually used in small amounts relative to the reactants, that modifies and increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process. - One that precipitates a process or event, especially without being involved in or changed by the consequences.

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