Catalyzation

Definition

Catalyzation is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by adding a substance known as a catalyst, which isn't consumed in the catalyzed reaction and can continue to act repeatedly.

Related terms

Enzyme:

A biological molecule that acts as a catalyst to speed up specific biochemical reactions.

Reaction Rate:

The speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for reactants to form products in a chemical reaction.