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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

catalysis

/kætəˈlaɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does catalysis mean?

noun

The process of causing or accelerating a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. This is often achieved by the presence of a catalyst.

Example

"The scientist studied the catalysis of the chemical reaction to understand its underlying mechanisms."

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