Synonyms

catalyze

American

[kat-l-ahyz] / ˈkæt lˌaɪz /

especially British, catalyse

verb (used with object)

catalyzed, catalyzing

to act upon by catalysis.

catalyze Scientific

/ kăt′l-īz′ /

To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction through the action of a catalyst.

Other Word Forms

catalyzer noun

Etymology

Origin of catalyze

First recorded in 1885–90; cataly(sis) + (-i)ze

Example Sentences

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Gains have been catalyzed by Rocket Lab’s own growth.

From Barron's

He is based in Europe but roving widely, working with bureau chiefs and reporters to catalyze our best reporting from the field.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vermont was not alone in experiencing the catalyzing effect of Jackson’s presidential runs.

From Salon

Back then, he thought shares were fairly valued after a recent run-up catalyzed by lower lithium production, which had pushed up commodity prices.

From Barron's

“All those things really catalyze the utilities to then go and look for a solution that can help solve some of those problems,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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