catalysis
ca·tal·y·sis
noun \kə-ˈta-lə-səs\ plural ca·tal·y·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of CATALYSIS
: a modification and especially increase in the rate of a chemical reaction induced by material unchanged chemically at the end of the reaction
See Origin of CATALYSIS
Greek katalysis dissolution, from katalyein to dissolve, from kata- + lyein to dissolve, release — more at lose
First Known Use: 1836
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