Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Originator and catalyst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Originator" instead a noun "Catalyst".
Originator
Originator noun - One who creates or introduces something new.
Catalyst and originator are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catalyst" instead a noun "Originator".
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