catalysis

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From Ancient Greek κατάλυσις (katalusis), dissolution) < καταλύω (kataluō), I dissolve) < κατά (down) + λύω (I loose)

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  • IPA: /kəˈtæləsɪs/

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catalysis

Plural
catalyses

catalysis (plural catalyses)

  1. (chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst.

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