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catalyst

Term

A substance whose presence alters the rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds, but whose own composition remains unchanged by the reaction. Catalysts are usually employed to accelerate reactions(positive catalyst), but retarding (negative) catalysts are also used. (Source: ALL)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/1210

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