Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Synonyms for Catalyst
Drive and catalyst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Drive" instead a noun "Catalyst".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Kotetsu is effectively the catalyst for the emotions, ideals and philosophies that the story tries to put across while Barnaby provides the drive for the plot.
Source: Deuteragonist - A catalyst critical to operation of the Robotech Masters' FTL drive.
Source: Multipurpose Monocultured Crop -
The Catalyst Group poisons farming land in an effort to drive down real estate prices so they can make a huge fortune building a massive railway.
Source: Series / True Detective
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