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Catalyze

/ˈkætəlaɪz/verb
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Catalyze means to speed up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy without being consumed in the process, making it essential in industrial and biological systems. In a broader sense, it's often used metaphorically to describe something that initiates or accelerates change, like a key event sparking innovation or social movements. This versatile term highlights how small interventions can lead to outsized results in both science and everyday life.

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