catalysis

English

/kəˈtæləsɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κατάλυσις (dissolution).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κατάλυσις

Gloss

dissolution

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