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catalyst

[ˈkætəlɪst]
nounmasculinepl: catalysts
catalisador
1. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process
The enzyme acts as a catalyst in the biochemical reaction.
A enzima atua como catalisador na reação bioquímica.
2. A person or thing that precipitates an event or change
The new policy was a catalyst for organizational reform.
A nova política foi um catalisador para a reforma organizacional.
3. Something that speeds up a process or makes something happen
Social media became a catalyst for social movements.
As redes sociais se tornaram um catalisador para movimentos sociais.
Synonyms
triggerstimulusimpetussparkagent
Antonyms
inhibitorobstructionhindrancebrake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
catalisador
Standard term used in both scientific and figurative contexts
São Paulo
catalisador
Common usage in business and scientific communities
Portugal
catalisador
Standard Portuguese term, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to serve as a catalyst
catalyst for change
act as a catalyst
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