Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Impetus is a synonym for catalyst in something which incites activity topic. In some cases you can use "Impetus" instead a noun "Catalyst".
Impetus
Impetus noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Usage example: the reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery
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Impetus and Catalyst. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/catalyst/impetus
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Impetus or Catalyst. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/catalyst/impetus.
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