catalyst (Meaning)
catalyst (n)
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
something that causes an important event to happen
Synonyms & Antonyms of catalyst
Synonyms:
- medium
- goad
- occasion
- organ
- stimulant
- incitement
- spur
- means
- momentum
- ministry
- instrument
- antecedent
- instrumentality
- boost
- impulse
- incitation
- machinery
- inducement
- invitation
- agent
- expedient
- encouragement
- animator
- yeast
- agency
- provocation
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word catalyst
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected, something that causes an important event to happen
stimulus, trigger, spark, cause, tool, impetus, mechanism, fuel, vehicle, determinant
disincentive,disincentive, counterincentive,counterincentive,
The discovery of penicillin was a catalyst for advancements in modern medicine.
Economic downturns can serve as a catalyst for innovation and restructuring within industries.
The introduction of smartphones acted as a catalyst for the rapid growth of the mobile app market.
Climate change has become a catalyst for global discussions on sustainability and renewable energy.
