catalyzed

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cat·a·lyze

[kat-l-ahyz]
verb (used with object), cat·a·lyzed, cat·a·lyz·ing.
to act upon by catalysis.
Also, especially British, cat·a·lyse.


Origin:
1885–90; cataly(sis) + (-i)ze

cat·a·lyz·er, noun
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Catalyzed is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Example Sentences
  • The rediscovery of his country catalyzed a move from painting to sculpture.
  • These vehicles were severely compounding the foot traffic problem, and may have catalyzed this horrible event.
  • He catalyzed huge galleries with fist pumps and uppercuts and feral cries.
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catalyze   (kāt'l-īz')  Pronunciation Key 
To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction through the action of a catalyst.
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