catalyst

Meaning

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).

Opposite of

inhibitor, dampener

Synonyms

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

Translations

catalyseur

catalizzatore

catalizador

Katalysator

catalisador

καταλύτης

catalitzador

katalysator

acceleratore

Beschleuniger

enzyme

démiurge

agitateur

حَفَزَ

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

Etymology

From catalysis + -ist.