Catalysis (noun)

The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a substance called a catalyst, which is not consumed by the reaction.

Origin:

The word "catalysis" comes from the greek word "katalusis" which means dissolution, it is a chemical process in which a substance called a catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

Examples:

1. The catalytic converter in a car's exhaust system uses catalysis to reduce emissions.
2. Catalysis is used in the production of many industrial chemicals.
3. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up reactions in living cells.
4. Catalysis can be used to make chemical reactions more efficient.
5. The catalytic activity of certain metals can be used to break down pollutants in water.