Concept: catalyst in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1210
Preferred label catalyst
Definition A substance whose presence alters the rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds, but whose own composition remains unchanged by the reaction. Catalysts are usually employed to accelerate reactions(positive catalyst), but retarding (negative) catalysts are also used.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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Alternative label
  • katalysaattori [fi]
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