Used in a Sentence

catalyse

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for catalyse.

Editorial note

This means we’re going to have to decide how we either build, catalyse or join an ecosystem.

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Quick take

Alternative spelling of catalyze. [(chemistry, transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.]

Meaning at a glance

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verb

Alternative spelling of catalyze. [(chemistry, transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for catalyse.

verb

Alternative spelling of catalyze. [(chemistry, transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.]

Example sentences

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This means we’re going to have to decide how we either build, catalyse or join an ecosystem.

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That, in turn, could catalyse the investment and support needed to mobilise a multi-generational effort towards colonising space.

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Seedcamp was great and has done a huge amount to catalyse an early stage ecosystem across Europe.

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Obviously you and your friends have to catalyse that, looks like you already are which is good.

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Dilithium crystals weren't used in the impulse drive though, they're used to catalyse the matter/antimatter reaction through their crystal structure.

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Meta is trying to catalyse an ecosystem while we wait for the right hardware — Apple is trying to catalyse an ecosystem while we wait for the right price.

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Gold is inert and therefore not subject to the corrosion that would otherwise take place, and also would not catalyse other material.

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Hence modern diesel cars need Ad Blu to help catalyse their destruction.

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The more lives saved the > the amount you assign them, that & think of each person as a thread to catalyse that distribution.

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This sheds light on behavior such as 'autocatalytic sets': sets of chemicals that can catalyse their own production, which is a necessary condition of life.

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Now, organisations are already equipped with smart people who know the answer — but sometimes you just need to catalyse change when you can't do yourself.

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Eisen says that although PLoS has become a success story — publishing 26,000 papers last year — it didn't catalyse the industry to change in the way that he had hoped.

Quote examples

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That is basically what the role of "hype" is, to catalyse that loop.

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So "colour" and "centre" are ok but "catalyse" is where the line is drawn?

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But eagle-eyed linguists and editors have spotted British spellings — like "globalisation" and "catalyse" — in documents from the Carney government, including the budget.

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A strong recommendation for the excellent "Mr Bates vs The Post Office" to anyone who hasn't followed it, a short (four part) drama about it which is really worth a watch, and a good way to get a rough feel for what went on, and also managed to finally catalyse a real response by the government.

Proper noun examples

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We offer our expertise through our services - Launch, Amplify, Catalyse, and Control.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use catalyse in a sentence?

This means we’re going to have to decide how we either build, catalyse or join an ecosystem.

What does catalyse mean?

Alternative spelling of catalyze. [(chemistry, transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.]

What part of speech is catalyse?

catalyse is commonly used as verb.