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catalysis

ca·tal·y·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-tal-uh-sis]
    • /kəˈtæl ə sɪs/
    • /kəˈtæl.ə.sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-tal-uh-sis]
    • /kəˈtæl ə sɪs/

Definitions of catalysis word

  • uncountable noun catalysis Catalysis is the speeding up of a chemical reaction by adding a catalyst to it. 3
  • noun catalysis the acceleration of a chemical reaction by the action of a catalyst 3
  • noun catalysis the speeding up or, sometimes, slowing down of the rate of a chemical reaction caused by the addition of some substance that does not undergo a permanent chemical change 3
  • noun catalysis Catalysis is when a chemical reaction happens more quickly because of a catalyst. 3
  • noun plural catalysis Chemistry. the causing or accelerating of a chemical change by the addition of a catalyst. 1
  • noun plural catalysis an action between two or more persons or forces, initiated by an agent that itself remains unaffected by the action: social catalyses occasioned by controversial writings. 1

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Origin of catalysis

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < New Latin < Greek katálȳsis dissolution, equivalent to katalȳ́(ein) to dissolve (kata- cata- + lȳ́ein to loosen) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Catalysis

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catalysis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with catalysis

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