Definition of "catalyzes" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of catalyze. (verb)

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• "The UV "catalyzes" the ozone to produce an even more rapid and effective reaction in a compact space."
• "It does this by irreversibly blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to endoperoxide compounds."
• "The program catalyzes the kinds of reforms human capital systems in our schools need."