catalyst
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When exposed to a trigger -- such as a small amount of heat or a catalyst -- the molecule snaps back into its original form, releasing the stored energy as heat.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Can some mutating DNA be the catalyst for a happy reunion?
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
“There are hopes the U.S.-China talks might be a catalyst for progress on trade,” AJ Bell’s Danni Hewson says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Phil Foden's magical first-half assist and welcome return to form was the catalyst that Manchester City desperately needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Rosa Parks was a true catalyst for change and she was only one person.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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This Week in Words: March 3 – 9, 2018
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Chemistry - Introductory
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