Catalyst and Gadfly

Catalyst

Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Synonyms for Catalyst

Gadfly and catalyst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gadfly" instead a noun "Catalyst".

Nearby Words: catalyze, catalyse, catalyzer, catalytic, catalysed

Gadfly

Gadfly noun - One who is obnoxiously annoying.
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Catalyst and gadfly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catalyst" instead a noun "Gadfly".
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