catalyze

v. t.

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(chemistry) to cause (a chemical reaction) to proceed more quickly by contacting the reactant(s) with another substance; as, moisture catalyzes the oxidation of iron in air.

Verb

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catalyze - change by catalysis or cause to catalyze Synonyms: catalyse

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