catalyst

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Synonyms: katalyst, catalyse, cataclysm, cabalist, catalyze, analyst, fatalist, catalysts, catylist, catalysis, catalysed

Antonyms: katalyst, catalyse, cataclysm, cabalist, catalyze, analyst, fatalist, catalysts, catylist, catalysis, catalysed

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A [[substance]] that [[increases]] the [[rate]] of a [[chemical]] [[reaction]] without being [[consume]]d in the [[process]].
2. {{senseid|en|change encourager}}{{lb|en|encourages }} Something that [[encourage|encourages]] [[progress]] or [[change]].
3. {{lb|en|literature}} An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into [[motion]].
4. {{lb|en|automotive}} A [[catalytic converter]].
5. {{lb|en|fantasy}} An object that facilitates the casting of a [[spell]] (such as a magic [[wand]]).

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