Definition of catalyze
catalyzed
;catalyzing
transitive verb
1 : to bring about the catalysis of (a chemical reaction) an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of the sugars
2 : bring about, inspire his vigorous efforts to catalyze us into activity — Harrison Brown
3 : to alter significantly by or as if by catalysis innovations in basic chemical theory that have catalyzed the field — Newsweek
catalyzer
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a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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If this can catalyze [the industry] standing up straighter and getting a plan in place, that’s great.
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Origin and Etymology of catalyze
see catalysis
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