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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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Rare earths are particularly important as a low-cost catalyst in the hydrogen supply chain, for instance, in the recovery process when the gas is transported long-haul as ammonia.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It has remained uncertain whether the interior, or bulk, of a catalyst also plays a role in these processes through non-surface pathways.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

The strategists pointed to news around Anthropic’s unreleased Mythos model as a key catalyst, noting that 66% of S&P 500 AI companies have outperformed since April 7.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Then came the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, which was a catalyst for many changes across the national-security establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I may have been a catalyst for rebellion, but a leader should be someone with conviction, and I’m barely a convert myself.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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