CATALYSIS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word catalysis. (close relations)
Definition of CATALYSIS
Best Alternative Words for CATALYSIS
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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 |