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catalyst
noun
(cat-a-lyst)
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
Synonyms:
accelerator
,
Antonyms:
anticatalyst
,
catalyst
noun
(cat-a-lyst)
something that causes an important event to happen
Examples:
The invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country.
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