catalyses
Triggers chemical change
Catalyses is the British spelling of catalyzes, the verb form of catalyse.
To catalyse is to cause or accelerate a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process—what a catalyst does.
Figuratively, to catalyse something is to spark or speed it along: The protests catalysed widespread reform.
Her speech catalysed the movement into action.
Rates of motion
- quickensIncreases in speed
- expeditesMakes swifter or easier
- hastensCauses to occur sooner
- facilitatesMakes more possible
triggers · initiates · sparks · prompts · enables · activates · jumpstarts · galvanizes
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- proteinFolded amino chain
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
kinetics · active site · cofactor · coenzyme · inhibitor · activation energy · pathway · biocatalyst
Response to stimulus
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- palladiumElement forty-six, catalytic metal
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
hydrogenation · oxidation · reduction · synthesis · industrial · cracking · polymerization · zeolite
To make different
- conversionAct of changing states
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
evolution · revolution · breakthrough · innovation · reform · restructuring · turning point · paradigm shift
speeds
Rates of motion
facilitates · triggers · initiates · sparks · prompts · enables · activates · jumpstarts · galvanizes · mobilizes
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
metabolism · kinetics · active site · cofactor · coenzyme · inhibitor · activation energy · pathway · biocatalyst · intermediates
reaction
Response to stimulus
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- palladiumElement forty-six, catalytic metal
nickel · hydrogenation · oxidation · reduction · synthesis · industrial · cracking · polymerization · zeolite · heterogeneous
change
To make different
- conversionAct of changing states
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
metamorphosis · evolution · revolution · breakthrough · innovation · reform · restructuring · turning point · paradigm shift · sea change
- palladium catalysisMetal-assisted bond formation