cat·a·lyze (kăt
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tr.v. cat·a·lyzed, cat·a·lyz·ing, cat·a·lyz·es ► To modify, especially to increase, the rate of (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.
► To bring about; initiate: “The technology bred of science has catalyzed stupendous economic growth” (Nature).
► To produce fundamental change in; transform:
changes in student enrollment that have catalyzed the educational system. [TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲