Catalyst

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ noun

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
  2. (noun) Someone or something that encourages progress or change. “Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace.”
  3. (noun) An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
  4. (noun) A catalytic converter.

Letter breakdown

  • Catalyst contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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Reader questions

What does Catalyst mean?

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

How many letters are in Catalyst?

Catalyst has 8 letters.

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