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catalyst

catalyst
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical process without itself being consumed
Platinum serves as a catalyst in catalytic converters, helping to reduce harmful vehicle emissions.
From Lesson 3:Physical Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Platinum serves as a catalyst in catalytic converters, helping to reduce harmful vehicle emissions.

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