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CATALYSES

(noun, verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Catalyses.

Catalyses - as a noun

Acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction

Example: "Of the top 50 commodity chemicals, 30 are created directly by catalysis and another 6 are made from raw materials that are catalytically produced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contact action
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical actionchemical changechemical process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Catalyses - as a verb

To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

To accelerate a process.

To inspire significantly by catalysis.

Example Sentences

"Iron catalyses the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and potassium iodide."
"Enzyme catalyses the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler compounds."
"Platinum catalyses the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide."
"Chlorophyll catalyses the process of photosynthesis in plants."
"Nickel catalyses the hydrogenation of vegetable oils."
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Word Game Points

Is CATALYSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catalyses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CATALYSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CATALYSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catalyses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CATALYSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CATALYSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catalyses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CATALYSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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