catalysis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κατάλυσις (katálusis, “dissolution”), from καταλύω (katalúō, “I dissolve”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + λύω (lúō, “I loose”). By surface analysis, cata- + -lysis.

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