ALL meanings of catalysis
ca·tal·y·sis
C c - 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 catalysis speeding up of a chemical reaction 1
- noun catalysis The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst. 1
- 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
- noun catalysis (chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst. 0