Catalyses

/ˌkætəˈlaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular or plural of 'catalyse' (British); triggers or speeds up chemical reactions, or causes things to happen.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of 'catalyse' with the suffix '-es' for third person singular, following regular British English verb patterns.

Kelly Says

Notice how 'catalyse' becomes 'catalyses'—this is pure British English convention, while Americans would write 'catalyzes'!

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