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catalyst

[ˈkætəlɪst]

📖 Definition

n. a substance that makes a chemical reaction happen faster without being changed itself; a person or thing that causes a change

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A single spark igniting a massive fireworks display

💬 Example Sentence

The discovery was a catalyst for modern medicine's advancement.

🎵 Music Connection

"Uprising" by Muse

The song calls for a catalyst to spark revolution and societal change.

📝 Word Roots & Related

catalyze v.

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