catalysis
kəˈtælɪsɪs
catalyses
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Definition of catalysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistryTECH.process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction using a catalystTECH.
  • The catalysis of the reaction was achieved by adding a small amount of platinum..
  • Catalysis is essential in many industrial processes.
  • Enzymes play a crucial role in biological catalysis.
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Expressions with catalysis

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catalysis with catalyst in a different phase
Heterogeneous catalysis is used in the Haber process.

Origin of catalysis

Greek, katalysis (dissolution)

Terms with catalysis included in their meaning

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chemistry
in a way that involves catalysis
chemistry
porous, grayish-black form of platinum used in catalysis
natural or synthetic
microporous materials used for water softening, catalysis, or ion exchange
chemistry
catalysis using biological catalysts especially enzymes
chemistry
catalysis using light to activate a catalyst
chemistry
catalysis with catalyst in a different phase

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  1. French:catalyse, ...
  2. German:Katalyse, ...
  3. Italian:catalisi, ...
  4. Spanish:catálisis, ...
  5. Portuguese:catálise, ...
  6. Chinese:催化作用, ...
  7. Japanese:触媒作用, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْفِيز, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָטָלִיזָה, ...
  10. Russian:катализ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:каталіз, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्प्रेरण, ...

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