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catalyzer

1 7.0

A substance that makes a chemical reaction faster without being used up

noun
/ˈkætəˌlaɪzər/

Specialized

: catalizador

In industrial chemistry, a catalyzer is essential for accelerating reactions without altering its own chemical composition.

Examples

Yes, Rosi has developed an energy catalyzer, which utilizes cold fusion to produce heat energy.
The catalyzer in the engine helps the chemical reactions occur more quickly, improving fuel efficiency.
To increase the reaction rate, the scientist added a special catalyzer that would not be used up in the process.

Synonyms

catalyst

vscatalyzer

Specialized

12 4.7

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without changing itself

is the same idea but stresses not being consumed rather than permanence

accelerator

vscatalyzer

Specialized

2 5.5

A substance that makes a chemical reaction go faster without being changed

emphasizes not being consumed rather than just speed increase

activator

vscatalyzer

1 5.1

A thing that starts or speeds a process

increases reaction speed without being consumed and not just starting

biocatalyst

vscatalyzer

Specialized

7.8

A natural substance, often an enzyme, that speeds up reactions in living things

is the broader chemical agent used across fields not only biology

How Catalytic

activator

1 5.1

catalyzer

Specialized

1 7.0

inert

Specialized

1 7.1

inhibitor

Specialized

46 6.0

Surface Forms

catalyzer singular

catalyzers plural

Morphology

catalyzer = catalyze (transparent) = catalyze + er

Formed regularly from the verb 'catalyze' with the agentive suffix '-er'; meaning 'one/thing that catalyzes' is directly derived.

Etymology

Catalyzer comes from the same idea as catalyst, and from a Greek root lyse meaning 'to loosen' or 'break apart'. In chemistry, a catalyzer 'loosens' the barriers in a reaction so the change happens faster while the catalyzer itself is not used up.