transcription, транскрипция: [ kætəlaɪz ]
( catalyses, catalysing, catalysed)
Note: in AM, use 'catalyze'
1.
If something catalyses a thing or a situation, it makes it active. ( FORMAL )
Any unexpected circumstance that arises may catalyze a sudden escalation of violence.
VERB : V n
2.
In chemistry, if something catalyses a reaction or event, it causes it to happen. ( TECHNICAL )
The wires do not have a large enough surface to catalyse a big explosion.
VERB : V n