Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Reagent and catalyst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reagent" instead a noun "Catalyst".
Reagent
Reagent noun - A chemical agent for use in chemical reactions.
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