CATALYSER Meaning and
Definition
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A catalyser, also known as a catalyst, is a substance that accelerates or speeds up a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change itself. It acts by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, thus enhancing the rate at which the reaction proceeds. The catalyser achieves this by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy, allowing the reactant molecules to more easily overcome the energy barrier and form products.
Catalysers play a crucial role in numerous chemical processes and are widely used in industrial, biological, and environmental applications. They can be in the form of solids, liquids, or gases, and their effectiveness is not diminished by the reaction they catalyse. Additionally, catalysers can be specific to certain types of reactions or general-purpose, capable of promoting a wide range of reactions.
In addition to increasing reaction rates, catalysers are highly selective in their actions, meaning they can guide the reaction towards a specific outcome or favor the formation of particular products. This enables control over the formation of desired compounds and minimizes the production of unwanted byproducts.
The use of catalysers not only facilitates the efficient utilization of resources but also reduces energy consumption and waste production, making catalysis an eco-friendly and economical option in various fields, including petroleum refining, pharmaceutical synthesis, environmental pollution control, and many others.
Common Misspellings for CATALYSER
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Etymology of CATALYSER
The word "catalyser" is derived from the noun "catalyst" and the suffix "-er".
The noun "catalyst" originates from the Greek word "katalysis", which means "dissolution" or "liquefaction". It was first used in English in 1626 to refer to a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. The Greek word "katalysis" itself is derived from "katalyein", meaning "to dissolve" or "to unloose".
The suffix "-er" is a common suffix in English that is used to form agent nouns or verbs indicating someone or something that performs a particular action. In the case of "catalyser", the "-er" is appended to "catalyst" to form a noun indicating an agent or device that catalyzes or triggers a reaction.
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