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catalyzing

 

[ ˈkætəlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical reaction

Catalyzing refers to the process of accelerating a chemical reaction by the presence of a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process. This means that it can be used repeatedly in the same reaction. Catalyzing is essential in many industrial processes, such as the production of fertilizers and the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, where reactions need to occur more quickly and efficiently. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in biological systems, where enzymes serve as catalysts to facilitate metabolic reactions.

Synonyms

accelerating, enhancing, facilitating, stimulating

Examples of usage

  • The enzyme is catalyzing the breakdown of glucose.
  • The introduction of the catalyst significantly accelerated the reaction.
  • This process is crucial for catalyzing the synthesis of complex molecules.
  • Heat is used in catalyzing the reaction to enhance the output.
  • The study focuses on catalyzing reactions in organic chemistry.

Translations

Translations of the word "catalyzing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 catalisando

🇮🇳 उत्साहवर्धन करना

🇩🇪 katalysierend

🇮🇩 mengkatalisasi

🇺🇦 каталізуючи

🇵🇱 katalizując

🇯🇵 触媒する

🇫🇷 catalysant

🇪🇸 catalizando

🇹🇷 katalize eden

🇰🇷 촉매하는

🇸🇦 تحفيز

🇨🇿 katalyzující

🇸🇰 katalyzujúci

🇨🇳 催化

🇸🇮 katalizirajoč

🇮🇸 hvetjandi

🇰🇿 катализаторлық

🇬🇪 კატალიზატორი

🇦🇿 katalizator

🇲🇽 catalizando

Etymology

The term 'catalyzing' originates from the word 'catalysis', which stems from the Greek word 'katalusis', meaning 'dissolution' or 'breaking down'. The word 'catalysis' was first introduced in the early 19th century by the Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius, who used it to describe the action of substances that altered the rate of chemical reactions. Over time, the concept evolved with the advancements in chemistry, especially with the discovery of enzymes as biological catalysts in the late 19th century. 'Catalyzing' as a progressive form emerged to illustrate the active process of accelerating reactions. Today, it is widely used in both scientific literature and everyday language to describe the acceleration of processes in various fields, including chemistry, biology, and even social sciences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,778 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.