Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Synonyms for Catalyst
Movement and catalyst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Movement" instead a noun "Catalyst".
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In The '70s, the British rock scene saw the rise of the "Rock Against Racism" movement in response to what was seen as racist attitudes in the rock music world, with the catalyst being Eric Clapton's praise of the controversial right-wing MP Enoch Powell during a 1976 concert.
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