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CATALYSTS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word catalysts. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word catalysts. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CATALYSTS

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stimulus
nounn
noun

• any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

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

impetus
nounn
noun

• a force that moves something along

• the act of applying force suddenly

incentive
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

• an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

spark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a momentary flash of light

• Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

• a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

verb

• put in motion or move to act

• emit or produce sparks

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

Best Hypernyms For CATALYSTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for catalysts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
activator cause elements agents chemicals components compounds entities factors ingredients materials particles reagents stimuli substances
Phrases (2)
causal agencycausal agent

Alternatives for STIMULUS

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