catalytically
Through reaction acceleration
In the manner of a catalyst—something that speeds up a process without being consumed by it.
The word is most common in chemistry, where substances act catalytically to accelerate reactions: The enzyme catalytically converts starch to sugar.
Figuratively, anything that triggers change without itself changing acts catalytically: Her speech catalytically united the opposition.
Underlying supporting material
- kineticsScience of motion forces
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- selectivityTendency to choose carefully
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
active site · homogeneous · heterogeneous · adsorption · reaction rate · conversion · inhibitor · ligand
Underlying supporting material
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- kinasePhosphate-transferring enzyme
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
amylase · hydrolase · transferase · cofactor · active site · binding · specificity · turnover
Change in form or faith
- transformChange completely in form
- enableMake something feasible
- facilitateMake something easier
- mediateFacilitate agreement between disputants
promote · induce · effect · generate · synthesize · produce · yield · alter
To accelerate or rush
- expediteSpeed up a process
- fast-trackAccelerate a process
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- quickenTo accelerate or animate
propel · speed · facilitate · spur · trigger · spark · initiate · drive
substrate
Underlying supporting material
- kineticsScience of motion forces
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- selectivityTendency to choose carefully
turnover · active site · homogeneous · heterogeneous · adsorption · reaction rate · conversion · inhibitor · ligand · thermodynamics
substrate
Underlying supporting material
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- kinasePhosphate-transferring enzyme
lipase · amylase · hydrolase · transferase · cofactor · active site · binding · specificity · turnover · inhibition
convert
Change in form or faith
- transformChange completely in form
- enableMake something feasible
- facilitateMake something easier
mediate · promote · induce · effect · generate · synthesize · produce · yield · alter · modify
hasten
To accelerate or rush
- expediteSpeed up a process
- fast-trackAccelerate a process
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
quicken · propel · speed · facilitate · spur · trigger · spark · initiate · drive · enable
catalyticallydirectly
Without intermediary steps
thermally · spontaneously · reactively · passively · mechanically
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