catalyst
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/noun
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
Example sentence
- “Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace.”
Featured as word of the day on August 27, 2026.
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