catalyze
IPA: kˈætʌɫaɪz
verb
- (transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.
- (transitive) To accelerate a process.
- (transitive) To inspire significantly by catalysis.
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Examples of "catalyze" in Sentences
- PLCs catalyze the reaction in two sequential steps.
- DNA glycosylases catalyze the first step of this process.
- Enzymes catalyze the forward and backward reactions equally.
- 'Hydrolases' catalyze the hydrolysis of various chemical bonds.
- Enzymes are usually named according to the reaction they catalyze.
- Monoamine oxidases catalyze the oxidative deamination of monoamines.
- Nickel compounds catalyze the oligomerization of alkenes and alkynes.
- The glow plug is disposed in the catalyzer of the catalytic converter.
- The chromium chloride catalyzes the conversion of glucose into fructose.
- Methanogens rely on such enzymes to catalyze the reduction of CO2, to methane.