Definitions for: Catalyst


[n] something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country"
[n] (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected



Synonyms: accelerator

Antonyms: anticatalyst

See Also: activator, biocatalyst, causal agency, causal agent, cause, enzyme, platinum black

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