Catalyse vs. Catalyze — What's the Difference?

Alternative spelling of catalyze

To modify, especially to increase, the rate of (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.

Same as catalyze.

To bring about; initiate

Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze

To produce fundamental change in; transform

(transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

(transitive) To accelerate a process.

(transitive) To inspire significantly by catalysis.

To cause (a chemical reaction) to proceed more quickly by contacting the reactant(s) with another substance; as, moisture catalyzes the oxidation of iron in air.

Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze