IPA: /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
KK: /ˈkætəˌlɪst/
Definition: A substance that helps a chemical reaction happen faster without being used up in the process, or something that causes a significant change or action to occur.
Example: The scientist added a catalyst to the reaction to speed it up.
IPA: /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
KK: /kætəˈlɪtɪk/
Definition: Relating to a process that causes a change or helps something to happen more quickly, especially in chemical reactions.
Example: The catalytic converter in cars helps reduce harmful emissions.
IPA: /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪkli/
KK: /kætəˈlɪtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that causes or speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
Example: The enzyme works catalytically to accelerate the reaction.
IPA: //ˈkætəlaɪz//
KK: /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/
Definition: To cause or accelerate a change or reaction, especially in a chemical process or in a broader context.
Example: The new policy is expected to catalyze improvements in public health.
IPA: /ˈkætəˌlaɪzər/
KK: /ˈkætəˌlaɪzər/
Definition: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
Example: The catalyzer helped speed up the reaction in the laboratory experiment.
IPA: /ˌkætəˈmiːniə/
KK: /kætəˈmiːniə/
Definition: The monthly discharge of blood and other substances from the uterus in women and female mammals, commonly known as menstruation.
Example: Many women experience various symptoms during their catamenia.
IPA: /ˌkætəˈmiːniəl/
KK: /kætəˈmiːniəl/
Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the monthly menstrual cycle in women.
Example: The doctor explained the catamenial symptoms that can occur during menstruation.
IPA: /kæˈtæfərə/
KK: /kæˈtæfərə/
Definition: The use of a word, like a pronoun, that points to something mentioned later in a sentence.
Example: In the sentence 'Before he arrived, John was waiting', 'he' is an example of cataphora.
IPA: /kæˈtæfərɪk/
KK: /kæˈtæfərɪk/
Definition: Relating to a word or phrase that refers to something mentioned later in a sentence or text.
Example: In the sentence 'When he arrived, John was surprised', 'he' is a cataphoric reference to 'John'.
IPA: /ˈkætəˌplɛksi/
KK: /kætəˈplɛksi/
Definition: A sudden loss of muscle control and strength, often triggered by strong emotions like laughter or surprise.
Example: During the funny movie, she experienced cataplexy and fell to the floor, unable to move for a moment.
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