What's a good basic definition of catalyst

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secret66 · Answer

a person or event that quickly causes change or action

anonymous · Answer

a chemical compound which fastens the speed of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any sort of change.

anonymous · Answer

cat·a·lyst [kat-l-ist] noun 1. Chemistry . a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. 2. something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected. 3. a person or thing that precipitates an event or change: His imprisonment by the government served as the catalyst that helped transform social unrest into revolution. 4. a person whose talk, enthusiasm, or energy causes others to be more friendly, enthusiastic, or energetic. Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/

secret66 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

:D

secret66 · Answer

Lol!

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

you're welcome $\Huge \ddot \smile$

secret66 · Answer

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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