| Main Entry: | catalyst |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something which incites activity |
Synonyms: |
adjuvant, agitator, enzyme, goad, impetus, impulse, incendiary, incentive, incitation, incitement, motivation, radical stimulus, reactant, reactionary, spark plug, spur, stimulant, synergist, wave maker |
Antonyms: |
block, blockage, preventer, prevention |
| Main Entry: | ferment |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | substance causing chemicals to split into simpler substances |
Synonyms: |
bacteria, bacterium, barm, ebullition, enzyme, fermentation agent, leaven, leavening, mold, seethe, simmer, yeast |
| Main Entry: | leavening |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | catalyst |
Synonyms: |
adjuvant, agitator, enzyme, ferment, goad, impetus, impulse, incendiary, incentive, incitation, incitement, leaven, motivation, radical stimulus, reactant, reactionary, spark plug, spur, stimulant, synergist, wave maker, yeast |