catalyze

• Verb, das bedeutet, eine chemische Reaktion durch die Wirkung als Katalysator auszulösen oder zu beschleunigen, oder ein Ereignis oder einen Prozess schneller oder effizienter ablaufen zu lassen.

A verb meaning to cause or accelerate a chemical reaction by acting as a catalyst, or to cause an event or process to happen more quickly or effectively.

1. B2formalscientific

   To cause or accelerate a chemical reaction by acting as a catalyst, without being consumed in the process.

   Katalysieren

   • Enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions in the human body.
   • The scientist used a platinum catalyst to catalyze the reaction.
   • Certain metals can catalyze the breakdown of pollutants.

   Synonymeacceleratefacilitatehastenpromotespeed up

   Antonymedecelerateimpedeinhibitretardslowsuppress

2. Cause or accelerate an eventC1formal

   To cause or accelerate a significant change or event, often in a non-chemical context.

   Katalysieren

   • The new policy catalyzed a shift in public opinion.
   • Her speech catalyzed a movement for social change.
   • Technological innovations catalyze economic growth.

   Synonymeaccelerategenerateigniteprecipitatepromptprovokeset offsparkstimulatetrigger

   Antonymeblockimpedeinhibitobstructpreventstiflesuppress