Synonyms of the word

catalyst

• n. (chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
• n. Someone or something that encourages progress or change.
• n. (literature) An inciting incident which that sets the successive conflict into motion.
• n. (automotive) A catalytic converter.

accelerator

• n. One who, or that which, accelerates.
• n. A device for causing acceleration.
• n. (chemistry) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
• n. (vehicles) An accelerator pedal.
• n. (photography) A chemical that reduces development time.
• n. (physics) A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles.
• n. (physiology, medicine) A muscle or nerve that speed the performance of an action.
• n. (computing) accelerator key.

activator

• n. One who, or that which, activates.
• n. (chemistry) Something that activates a catalyst.
• n. (biology) Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
• n. (biology) A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
• n. A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
• n. (mining) An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

cause

• n. (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action;…
• n. (uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
• n. (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
• n. (obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.
• n. (countable, obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
• n. (countable, law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his…
• v. To set off an event or action.
• v. To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
• v. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.