Catalyst at Chemical Glossary
What is it? A substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction, but itself remains unchanged at the end of the reaction.Chemistry Definition Added By: Isaac
The Catalyst definition has been viewed 487 Time(s)!
Send To Friends!
If you'd like to send the Catalyst definition to yourself or to your friends/colleagues, just enter the e-mail addresses in the boxes below -We hope you now understand the meaning of Catalyst. If you need any more information on this term, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Other Similar Chemical Terms:
Chemistry Term Alkylation is Refining process for converting light, gaseous olefins into high-octane gasoline components (reverse of cracking).Chemistry Term nucleon is A particle found in the nucleus, that is, a proton or a neutron.
Chemistry Term flux is a material used to promote joining of metals in soldering.
Chemistry Term Electron pair is Two electrons within one orbital with opposite spins responsible for a chemical bond. See also lone pair.
Chemistry Term Nonincendive is Nonincendive circuits are those which may spark under normal operating conditions, but which may not release enough energy to cause ignition. Circuits may contain enough energy for potential ignition should both the equipment fail and the process fail (tw