1. causing or accelerating a chemical reaction by acting as a catalyst
Usage: chemistry
2. causing or bringing about an event or change

Examples

• The enzyme is catalyzing the breakdown of proteins in the digestive system.
• Heat is catalyzing the chemical reaction in the laboratory.
• The new policy is catalyzing significant changes in workplace culture.
• Her speech was catalyzing a movement for social reform.
• The economic crisis is catalyzing innovation in many industries.
• The teacher’s encouragement was catalyzing the student’s interest in science.
• Social media is catalyzing rapid spread of information.