catalysts

[/ˈkætəlɪsts/]
nounpl: catalysts
catalisadores
1. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed or altered by the reaction
The enzyme acts as a catalyst in the biological process.
A enzima atua como catalisador no processo biológico.
2. A person or thing that precipitates an event or change
The new policy was a catalyst for significant organizational reform.
A nova política foi um catalisador para uma reforma organizacional significativa.
3. Something that makes something else happen or start to happen
Her speech was the catalyst that inspired the movement.
Seu discurso foi o catalisador que inspirou o movimento.
The term 'catalyst' is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in business, science, and social discourse. In Brazil, it's commonly used in discussions of social change and organizational development. In the USA, it's frequently employed in corporate innovation and startup culture terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
agentstriggersinitiatorsacceleratorsfacilitators
Antonyms / Antônimos
inhibitorsobstaclesbarriersdeterrents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
catalisadores
Most common usage in chemistry and figurative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
catalisadores
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
catalisadores
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
catalisadores
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

catalysiscatalyticcatalyzereactionenzymechemical

Related Idioms & Phrases

serve as a catalyst
act as a catalyst for change
be the catalyst that sparks
catalyst for growth
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