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any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

(biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

a biochemical catalyst such as an enzyme

any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

a fine black powder of platinum; used as a catalyst in chemical reactions