catalyst

Signification (Anglais)

1. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
2. (figuratively) Something that encourages progress or change.
3. An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
4. A catalytic converter.
5. An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).

Concepts

catalyseur

démiurge

enzyme

levain

électron libre

accélérateur

catalysateur

agitateur

ferment

Opposé de

inhibitor, dampener

Synonymes

accelerator

catalyzer

motivation

catalytic agent

stimulant

stimulus

impulse

impetus

push

goad

incentive

inspiration

inspirer

instigator

solvent

spur

synergist

catalyser

catalytic converter

overthrower

accelerating agent

contact agent

hydration catalyst

accelerant

catalyzer contact agent

activator

beginnings

cat

😺

cause

chemical reactor

dissolvent

energizer

force

Traductions

catalizzatore

Katalysator

catalizador

catalisador

καταλύτης

acceleratore

catalitzador

katalysator

Beschleuniger

enzima

fermento

levadura

demiurgo

katalizör

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From catalysis + -ist.