Definition of Catalyst
a person, thing, or event that quickly causes change or action
Examples of Catalyst in a sentence
Fortunately for battery manufacturers, the ice storm was a catalyst for increased battery sales. 🔊
The enzyme was the catalyst that triggered the chemical reaction. 🔊
Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his uncontrollable anger. 🔊
When Kate joined the dating service, she hoped her action would be the catalyst that would produce a meeting with Mr. Right. 🔊
Pete and Linda hoped their son’s death would be the catalyst for gun reform. 🔊
Even without power, the catalyst can activate the change in the mixture. 🔊
The downed electrical wire was the catalyst that caused the car explosion. 🔊
In his latest campaign speech, the politician promised to be a catalyst for change. 🔊
The lack of productivity is often a catalyst for invention. 🔊
If your press release functions as a catalyst, soon you will have customers lined up outside your store. 🔊
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