catalyses

ca·tal·y·sis

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Definitions of catalyses word

noun plural catalyses Chemistry. the causing or accelerating of a chemical change by the addition of a catalyst. 1
noun plural catalyses 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
verb with object catalyses to act upon by catalysis. 1
noun catalyses Plural form of catalysis. 1
noun catalyses plural of catalysis. 0
verb catalyses third-person singular simple present indicative form of catalyse. 0

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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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.

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