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CATALYST
Definition(s) for CATALYST
1) A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed itself in the reaction. A substance that alters (usually increases) the rate at which a reaction occurs.
2) A substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being a reactant.
Related Terms & Definitions to Catalyst
Here are some related terms and definitions we found for this term.
- HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST
- INHIBITORY CATALYST
- HOMOGENEOUS CATALYST
- HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS
- ENZYME
- CATALYST
- THERMAL CRACKING