Found 2 items, similar to catalyze.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: catalyze catalyze v : change by catalysis or cause to catalyze [syn: catalyse]
English → English (gcide) Definition: catalyze catalyze \catalyze\ v. t. 1. 1 (chemistry) to cause (a chemical reaction) to proceed more quickly by contacting the reactant(s) with another substance; as, moisture catalyzes the oxidation of iron in air. [Also spelled catalyse.] Syn: change by catalysis, cause to catalyze. [WordNet 1.5]