Catalyst

Pronunciation: /ˈkætələst/

Catalyst (noun)

  1. a person or thing that causes change or action to happen quickly.
  2. a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself.

Examples

  • The new policy acted as a catalyst for economic growth.
  • Her speech was a catalyst for community action.

Common collocations: act as a catalyst, catalyst for change, serve as a catalyst, act as a catalyst, catalyst in a reaction

Synonyms of Catalyst

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Catalyst

  • In chemistry, an inhibitor slows down reactions.