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Term: Anticatalyst

Definition: An anticatalyst refers to a substance that inhibits or slows down a chemical reaction. It acts as an opposite or antagonist to a catalyst, hindering the catalytic activity.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A substance that counteracts the effectiveness of a catalyst.

Example Sentence: The addition of the anticatalyst significantly reduced the speed of the reaction, preventing the formation of the desired product.

Sense 2:

Definition: An entity or force that impedes progress or development.

Example Sentence: The political climate acted as an anticatalyst to the economic growth of the region.

Sense 3:

Definition: Any factor or condition that hinders the efficiency of a process or system.

Example Sentence: The lack of funding proved to be the main anticatalyst in the success of the research project.