Catalyst
/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Catalyst
noun
- A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- Someone or something that encourages progress or change.
"Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace."
- An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
- A catalytic converter.
Anagrams of Catalyst
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
c3
a1
t1
a1
l1
y4
s1
t1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Catalyst
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Catalyst"
Catalyst is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Catalyst" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "catalyst" is a medium-scoring word.