Meaning & use
Catalyzed
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Caused or greatly accelerated a chemical reaction or a process of change, without itself being permanently altered or consumed.
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A small amount of enzyme catalyzed the entire biochemical reaction within seconds.
The scandal catalyzed a wave of reforms across the entire industry.
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Though rooted in chemistry, 'catalyzed' is widely used figuratively to describe any event that sets off rapid change.
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