- plural of catalyst.
catalysts
Example Sentences
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These two signings alone will be one of the catalysts for a salary cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
More recently, platinum intermetallic catalysts have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional platinum alloys because they can offer improved activity and stability.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
“The build-up to-date has yet to result in a substantial short-covering event,” and while risks are increasing “there are few obvious near-term bullish catalysts on the horizon,” Rubin adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The catalysts behind the declines weren’t surprising new developments, but rather the same threats that have dogged investors for months, only dialed up a little further.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
