| 单词 | catalyse |
| 释义 | catalyse (kætəlaɪz ) Word forms: catalyses , catalysing , catalysed regional note: in AM, use catalyze 1. verb 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 noun] 2. verb In chemistry, if something catalyses a reaction or event, it causes it to happen. [technical] Chemical reactions can be catalyzed by materials with large surface areas. [be VERB-ed] The wires do not have a large enough surface to catalyse a big explosion. [VERB noun] |
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