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catalyst (n.)
[catalyst 词源字典]
"substance which speeds a chemical reaction but itself remains unchanged," 1902, formed in English (on analogy of
analyst
) from
catalysis
. Figurative use by 1943.
[catalyst etymology, catalyst origin, 英语词源]