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CATALYSIS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word catalysis. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word catalysis. (close relations)
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catalyzecatalytic

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accelerator
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

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

• a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles

activator
nounn
noun

• (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription

catalyst
nounn
noun

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

• something that causes an important event to happen

enzyme
nounn
noun

• any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

promoter
nounn
noun

• someone who is an active supporter and advocate

• a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments

trigger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

• a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

verb

• put in motion or move to act

• release or pull the trigger on

contact action
nounn
noun

• acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction

Best Hypernyms For CATALYSIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for catalysis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (3)
chemical actionchemical changechemical process

Alternatives for ACCELERATOR

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