Definition
verb
(1) To speed up a process, especially a chemical or biochemical reaction.
(2) To cause catalysis.
(3) To transform or bring significant change.
Supplement
Word origin: from catalysis
Variant: catalyze (mainly American)
See also: enzyme
Related terms:
Dictionary > Catalyse
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