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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

catalyzes

/kætəˈlaɪzeɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does catalyzes mean?

verb

To cause or accelerate a chemical reaction, or to act as a catalyst. In a broader sense, to bring about or facilitate a change or development.

Example

"The presence of the enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of the complex molecule into simpler compounds."

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