Dictionary Entry
catalyzed
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/kat-uh-lized/To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.
In a Sentence
“The scientist catalyzed the reaction by adding a small amount of enzyme, causing it to proceed much faster.”
Origin
From Greek katalysis, meaning ‘to loosen’.
Common Phrases
reaction catalyzedreactions catalyzedhydrolysis catalyzedoxidation catalyzed. catalyzedcatalyzed reactioncatalyzed reactionscatalyzed acid
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