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catalyser

/kˈæɾælˌaɪsɚ/ verb

to catalyze

Word Origin Catalyser comes from catalysis, from Greek 'kata-' (down, completely) and 'lyein' (to loosen)—so a catalyser is something that loosens or breaks down a chemical reaction barrier. The same root 'lyein' gives us analysis (loosening apart), paralysis (loosening beside, disabling), and dialysis (loosening through). The PIE root *leu- meant to loosen or divide.

verb to catalyze

The enzyme helps to catalyser the breakdown of complex molecules.

(动词) 催化

这种酶有助于催化复杂分子的分解。

(verbo) catalizar

La enzima ayuda a catalizar la descomposición de moléculas complejas.

(verbe) catalyser [Orthographe britannique de « catalyzer » : provoquer, déclencher ou accélérer un processus, en particulier une réaction chimique.]

L'enzyme aide à catalyser la décomposition de molécules complexes.

(Verb) Als Katalysator wirken; eine chemische Reaktion beschleunigen oder ermöglichen.

Das Enzym hilft dabei, den Abbau komplexer Moleküle zu **catalyser**.

(動詞) 触媒として作用する、促進する

その酵素は複雑な分子の分解を促進する。

(verbo) catalisar [Catalisar.]

A enzima ajuda a catalisar a quebra de moléculas complexas.

Synonyms: catalyze accelerate speed up promote facilitate Antonyms: inhibit retard decelerate
Word parts: cata + lyse + r

Related words

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