How to use "catalyst" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "catalyst" in popular movie and book plots

He has found "a catalyst that would induce atomic disintegration of iron," and the process generates an enormous amount of energy by rapidly oxidizing iron atoms. - Adam and No Eve
All this plus dissatisfaction with her prospects at work serves as a catalyst for her shift to Goa, where she now has to grudgingly live with her parents. - Dear Zindagi
Taking place in and around Seoul station, a homeless man is the catalyst for a zombie apocalypse. - Seoul Station (film)
Her death served as a catalyst for change as her beneficiaries finally receive the fruits of her labor. - Dead Sure
It is the catalyst for confusion that leads to an unexpected conclusion in this modern-day Greek tragedy. - Sins of our Youth
As Robin and Marian make plans to stay together on the run, he gives her the six-leaf clover of Oz, which would later be the catalyst for Marian's demise by Zelena during Emma Swan and Captain Hook's stint in the Enchanted Forest. - Heart of Gold (Once Upon a Time)
Russell deduces that the enigmatic black substance that the members of the Prometheus expedition encountered acted as a catalyst that expedited the evolution of the environment on the planet from a barren, rocky wasteland to a lush jungle setting. - Fire and Stone
Returning home on the subway late one night, David finds an abandoned baby—which could be the key to his happiness, or the catalyst that spirals his world completely out of control. - My Name Is David
The empty seat left on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest battle the village has yet seen. - Episode 1 (The Casual Vacancy)
However, a catalyst is required: the heat from a "whopping love hug", which Finn provides. - Too Young (Adventure Time)
A catalyst for change for their somewhat stagnant lives arrives in the form of Anne-Marie (Michèle-Barbara Pelletier), Zoe's new teacher at the school where Hal Kingswood is principal. - The Lotus Eaters (film)
Meanwhile, the Smallhopes are a family of the aspiring middle class, led by mother Euphemia (Joan Sanderson), husband Clarence (Neil Wilson) with an attractive blonde but temperamental daughter Marilyn (Linda Castle), whose sudden pregnancy is the catalyst for unfolding dramas involving both families. - She Knows Y'Know
Jon believes that his time with the band will be the catalyst that will make this happen. - Frank (film)
'" Although hungry, the boy finds sustenance of a different sort in the multicolored map, which provides a literal spot of brightness in the otherwise spare, earth-toned illustrations, as well as a catalyst for soaring, pretend visits to exotic lands. - How I Learned Geography
His viciousness infects the environment and his plans to break out of prison are the catalyst for tragedy. - The Last Mile (1959 film)
The stoic new arrival, who shows barely any trace of emotion, acts as a catalyst for the family members to understand each other better and reconcile their relationships. - The Suspicious Housekeeper
She resolves that Aimee was the catalyst that made these events work with her talent for pushing things forward. - The Leftovers (novel)
As part of the trial, Chronos gave the Kresnik their powers called Chromatus; overusing the Chromatus turns the user into a divergence catalyst which is the core of a parallel dimension. - Tales of Xillia 2
A girl at the petrol filling station where he stops for a snack says something that acts as a catalyst for his nascent project. - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Meanwhile, his daughter's absolute attachment to him is the catalyst for the family coming back together. - Kawa (film)
The events become a catalyst to Raimund's life, in a gentle sort of way. - Night Train to Lisbon (film)
Once there, the Ark is portrayed as being the catalyst that will ultimately harbor in a new era of peace and prosperity for all of humanity. - The A.R.K. Report
The catalyst for the conflict is feisty Theresia (Swetha Menon), an umarried maid who works in the kitchen of a nearby convent. - Parudeesa
Series 4 begins with a plea for help from wolfblood brother and sister Matei and Emilia, and becomes the catalyst for the formation of a new pack. - Wolfblood
Holston's investigation of the Silo and the secrets it holds ultimately serves as a catalyst that begins to impact the lives of various characters and sets up the action for the rest of the series. - Silo (series)
Ultimately, this would lead to the birth of Henry, Peter's child with the parallel universe's Olivia, which September claimed never should have happened and will be a catalyst for disruption of future events. - The End of All Things
The eventual meeting of the two couples goes horribly wrong with Limun's violent and homophobic side emerging, all of which serves as the final catalyst for Mirko (who already obtained an Immigrant Visa for Canada) to leave the country forever as well as for Biserka to leave Limun. - The Parade (film)
In order to spare the remaining people of Adlehyde, Cecilia gives Belselk her family heirloom, a pendant called the Tear Drop that has magical properties which the demons believe can be used as a catalyst for reviving their leader. - Wild Arms
Walter analyzes the chemical agent as a catalyst that speeds up the protein production in scar tissue and accelerating cell growth. - Ability (Fringe)
Troubled she loses track of time while alone in the wilderness, sparking a missing persons alert which becomes the catalyst for the four friends to meet again. - When Heaven Burns
The murder of Reinhard Heydrich, whose assassination (Operation Anthropoid) by British-trained Czech agents in Prague sparked the actual Lidice massacre, is the catalyst for the systematic obliteration of Cwmgiedd in reprisal. - The Silent Village
The arrival of 21-year-old Greta serves as a catalyst to get Hannah out of bed and into Rachel's room. - Hannah Free
Jean and her son become a catalyst for Blake beginning to get his life back on track. - Crazy Heart
The radioactivity acts as a catalyst for the bug spray, causing his body to shrink at a rate of approximately 1/7 of an inch per day. - The Shrinking Man
This secret affair is the catalyst for much of the plot. - Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
She becomes the catalyst to bring this realization that his true love is Shanaya. - Radio (2009 film)
A chance encounter with the willful Yuuki Kanako may serve as a catalyst for change, as the indefinable connection she feels with him draws them together. - Boyfriend (manga)
Her razor sharp comments and Ujan's refusal to accept any money after the surgery, awakened that hidden conscience in Kapoor who was a contemporary antagonist and was the real catalyst of all the murky & controversy embroiled situations. - Ekhane Aakash Neel
It soon becomes evident that Shepherd is the catalyst of the war between Russia and theS. - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
The two witness a conversation where Kaito and Ishi converse in English so Hiro can't understand them where it's revealed that Ishi Nakamaura was the catalyst before Claire and while she wants to give it to Hiro as she's dying, Kaito thinks he's too irresponsible and plans to give it to baby Claire. - Our Father (Heroes)
Angela tells them about the formula, and that there's a third piece required: a catalyst which lives in the blood of a human host. - It's Coming
Chandrasekhar is shown to be an important catalyst in this transformation. - Swarnakamalam
These women tell a story and it is through this story that unbeknown to them their lives and fate intersect, the catalyst to their story: the Global Hotel. - Hotel World
In the end he becomes the catalyst for both Khobotov and Velyurov to find some measure of happiness: the former elopes with Lyudochka with the help of Kostik's pal Savransky, and the latter is elated that Svetlana attends one of his concerts in response to a telegram Kostik had urged him to send. - The Pokrovsky Gate
The catalyst was ultimately caused by her eldest daughter, Hing Ga (Maggie Yee), who threw a tantrum about getting a cake. - The Awakening Story
Kasturi finds out that a significant portion of Robbie's property has been sold, and that Kabir acted as a catalyst to it. - Kasturi (TV series)
Upset after an argument with his girlfriend Anna Novak (Karen Morley), he drinks and attends a union meeting, where he acts as a catalyst to splitting the union members into radical and moderate factions; radically inclined miners decide to walk out and strike, the others led by Radek's best friend Mike Shemanski (John Qualen) stay at work. - Black Fury (film)
The proposal, meant only as a catalyst for debate on the issue, catches the approval of millions of citizens, chief among them an ambitious presidential candidate, Senator Randolph Jepperson. - Boomsday (novel)
Offered as a chance to redeem themselves, Garuda Team is then tasked with the destruction of the WMD catalyst stationed at Fort Norton, but after they destroy the catalyst they are surrounded by a battalion of Estovakian planes. - Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Charles reveals that he knew about the plan to use Nathan as a catalyst to heal the world, but he felt that Peter is the only one with enough love in his heart to truly accomplish it. - How to Stop an Exploding Man
Nathan is horrified to learn that this plan involves using his brother Peter as the catalyst for an explosion that will kill a majority of the people in New York City. - .07%
Aimé (Elliott Spiers), the son of the evil Head of Police, seems to be a catalyst for change in Taxandria, as he is obsessed with making new inventions and learning about the country's past. - Taxandria (film)
Janie and Lana's relationship then becomes the catalyst for a series of adventures through both the rock bottom and highlights of Moscow's society. - You and I (2011 film)
The magic mirror is the central piece of the plot and the catalyst for Gerda's adventure to rescue Kai. - Snow Queen (2002 film)
Her invitation is the catalyst that upsets the delicate equilibrium they have been maintaining as each tries to deal with his loss and painful memories in his own way. - Winter Solstice (film)
The uncle of the hero ( Ammmavan played by Thilagan) enjoys so much influence in the family affairs that he becomes a catalyst to the hero's slow but steady decline to lunacy. - Thaniyavarthanam
They have four children and work hard to make a living, but the poor harvests lead to famine, a catalyst for the beginnings of emigration to the United States in search of a better life. - The Emigrants (Moberg novel)
As the last man dies, the flesh of the buried crew reacts with the soil, providing the catalyst that alters the environment to become more Earth-like. - Founding Father (short story)
This is a catalyst for Michael, who realises what he is becoming. - Bolshoi Booze
Matt is present when Angela reveals that there's a catalyst needed for the formula and Claire realizes that it could be her. - Matt Parkman
The siblings' arrival is the catalyst for a climactic battle between the Railwaymen and the Canallers. - The Horn of Mortal Danger
She is a catalyst whose "heart wish" (a strong wish deeply embedded within her) delivered her to the Den. - Sebastian (Bishop novel)
Out on bail, Sandy's overwhelming grief at her predicament serves as the final catalyst for helping all of the Elves finally learn how to draw strength from the patterns and use all of the powers at their disposal. - Strands of Sunlight
Throughout the series, Sima Yi, Liaoyuan Huo and the Handicapped Warriors are frequently shown to be the catalyst of historical events in the story. - The Ravages of Time
They are finally reunited on the roof of the same animal shelter that was a catalyst for their coming together. - Say It Isn't So (film)
When he is chosen to accompany a sergeant on a mission to distribute new identification cards to citizens, Luke unknowingly brings about the catalyst of change when he refuses to shoot a defiant old woman and runs away, leaving his sergeant in the hands of a group of angry villagers who despise the Population Police. - Among the Free
The catalyst for conflict comes in July 1985, when aS. - The Third World War: The Untold Story
Master Therion then reveals himself, reborn as a result of his unique parentage; his father is the Outer God Yog-Sothoth and the true purpose of the C Project was to sacrifice Cthulhu as the catalyst of a ritual to summon it. - Demonbane
After a few unsuccessful attempts to place the baby onto unsuspecting citizens, by this time Colbasiuc receives a notice from the People's Court, agrees to the registration of marriage and only then learns from Lisa that the child, who served as a catalyst for the incident, she borrowed from her Aunt. - Love's Berries
In the story, the arthurium is a possible catalyst for hydrogen fusion and is vital to both the economy of Earth and the future of spaceflight. - Exiles to Glory
The chief catalyst here is allegedly the Spirit of the Wendigo. - The Last Winter (2006 film)
The next-door neighbour, Rhonda, was a catalyst for bringing them together. - Three Up, Two Down
This change in Hazumu serves as the catalyst for the development of character interactions for the remainder of the series. - Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl
Ralph, however, was not inclined to let Tony know of his role as a catalyst for the attempted robbery. - Jackie Aprile Jr.
That would be the right catalyst in the hands of the right people. - Star Quest
A majority of the stories do not focus on Ginko, but rely on him as a catalyst to move the story forward by diagnosing or curing mushi-related illnesses and phenomena. - Mushishi
He is a catalyst in the narrative development of Fern and Fenno. - Three Junes
The catalyst comes after Tar and Gemma are found with heroin again; Tar takes the blame and this time is sent to prison. - Junk (novel)
ms Hartman also reveals to the Doctor that his encounter with Queen Victoria in "Tooth and Claw" made him an enemy of the state and was the catalyst for the creation of Torchwood. - Army of Ghosts
Steiffel then makes reference to a formula for a catalyst that converts coal into petroleum and claimed that the Nazis had relied heavily on their coal reserves and the formula to fuel their war efforts, given their lack of petroleum resources. - The Formula (1980 film)
Paula is saved by her trip to the Tower of London—although the visit was the catalyst that enabled Gregory to cement his control over her, it also led to a chance encounter with Inspector Brian Cameron of Scotland Yard (Joseph Cotten), an admirer of Alice Alquist since his childhood. - Gaslight (1944 film)
The first catalyst is the birth of Titus Groan, the heir to Lord Sepulchrave, which interrupts the centuries-old daily rituals which are practiced at all levels of the castle's society, from the kitchens to the Hall of Bright Carvings in Gormenghast's upper reaches. - Titus Groan
In desperation, Winter uses the linotype machine to change the story so that his girlfriend survives the crash (with mr Smith himself the catalyst behind the steering wheel, trying to destroy Jackie as well), but also writes it so that mr Smith's contract is rendered void, and he must leave. - Printer's Devil
The Dark Prince is cold, cruel, arrogant and sarcastic; he attempts to convince the Prince that he should strive to serve only himself, using his vengeance as a catalyst for his other emotions. - Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
This disparity is often on his mind as he socializes with his friends, and it serves as the catalyst for the book's central plot and title. - The Computer That Said Steal Me
The catalyst in her body is the reason why she was not attacked by the rampant chimera. - Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel
The task acts as a bonding activity for the students, and a catalyst in revealing insight into each other's character. - Lost at Sea (comics)
Lupito’s violent death provides the catalyst for Antonio’s serious moral and religious questioning. - Bless Me, Ultima
Margaret (Posey) is the polar opposite, and serves as a catalyst to help Iris become more assertive. - Clockwatchers
The game's final scenario and the reason for Ghaleon's actions differ slightly from the original, with the Goddess Althena's instability serving as the catalyst for the events rather than a rampaging Black Dragon. - Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete
The shooting acts as a catalyst for the rest of the series' action. - Roswell (TV series)
Lysa reveals that Littlefinger had convinced her to poison Jon Arryn, her late husband, to prevent her son from being fostered to Stannis Baratheon, and to write to Catelyn that Arryn had been poisoned by the Lannisters, which was the catalyst for the events of A Game of Thrones. - A Storm of Swords
Following a catalyst event, the three are driven violently apart. - The Bone People
However, they are sad that they have hurt Tim, who gets seriously injured in a jet-ski accident, providing a catalyst for Jeff to re-enter Tim's life. - Misspent Youth
Tisha (Sothern) is a vivacious lifelong friend who provides common sense, fun and laughter, and is the catalyst for some of the sisters' conversations and revelations. - The Whales of August
After ruling out transporter malfunction, the crew discovers that when demolecularized in the matter stream, the genetic material of the alien orchids acted as a symbiogenetic catalyst and is the culprit for the combination of the two crewmembers. - Tuvix
Emma's death acts as a catalyst that drives Tommy and his girlfriend Alysse apart. - One Perfect Day (2004 film)
During the banquet Asquith and Lloyd George are called back to Downing Street to receive the news that is to prove to be the catalyst for the start of the First World War. - The Lost Prince
The two main characters of the book are the narrator, Sal Paradise, and his friend Dean Moriarty, much admired for his carefree attitude and sense of adventure, a free-spirited maverick eager to explore all kicks and an inspiration and catalyst for Sal's travels. - On the Road
The catalyst of Oedipa's adventure is a set of stamps that may have been used by a secret underground postal delivery service, the Trystero (or Tristero). - The Crying of Lot 49
As such, demons require a catalyst to manifest on Earth. - Oh My Goddess!
She is the catalyst that transforms Homer from his comfortable but not entirely admirable position at the apple orchard to becoming dr Larch's replacement at the orphanage. - The Cider House Rules
Authorities responding to public pressure order the collection and cremation of the rats, unaware that the collection itself was the catalyst for the spread of the bubonic plague. - The Plague

Example sentences for "catalyst" in interesting articles

The catalyst was usually the desire to avenge an insult or gain status, not conquest. - Native Intelligence: The Indians who feasted with the English colonists (2005)
“It is thought that warmer seas could make destructive [storm] surges more frequent and even more ferocious.” “Whether or not the threat of global warming proves as grave as the scientists predict, is it too much to hope as it might act as the stimulus – the catalyst – to a new era of technical and economic cooperation?” the film concludes. - Shell's 1991 warning: climate changing ‘faster than at any time since ice age’
What's more, each dollar of computer hardware was often the catalyst for more than $10 of investment in complementary organizational capital. - Why Workers Are Losing the War Against Machines
As the yield diminished, the organised large storage system of the Mature Harappan period gave way to more individual household-based crop processing and storage systems that acted as a catalyst for the de-urbanisation of the civilization rather than an abrupt collapse, they say. - Indus era 8,000 years old, not 5,500
Tech companies have also been forced to take public stances — either to loudly defend user privacy, or be implicated by silence and inaction. Another catalyst for increasing privacy concerns is the Internet of Things. - The Online Privacy Lie Is Unraveling
There have been many suppositions as to the catalyst for this change—his time with children is not popular among them. - What Wittgenstein Learned from Teaching Elementary School
Director James Comey for Covering Up Pedophilia?May 9, 201714,46040 12 Keys to Experience the Magic of the NowMay 12, 20172,12020 Guilt-Free Ways to Get Your Home Swoon-Worthy CleanMay 11, 20172,10500 We May Soon See the First Photo of a Black HoleMay 9, 20171,28810 About UsThe Mind Unleashed is a conscious news dissemination organization that seeks to inspire out-of-the-box thinking and act as a catalyst for people to discover the limitless potential that exists inside us all. - Colorado Sells $19M of Cannabis: 10% Goes to Schools and Crime Drops 10%
Even before the emissions scandal, it was clear the core brand in the group was underperforming, with profit margins well below those of its rivals.The scandal provided the catalyst for a major shift towards electric cars and potentially self driving systems. - Volkswagen plans 30K job cuts worldwide
Any commodity can be used as a currency, most notably gold, which fluctuates daily," he said."The value of Bitcoin does not lie in its use as a currency, but rather in its utility as a decentralised trusted public ledger and the applications that can be built upon it."Technology research company Gartner's David Furlonger says that if Bitcoin can be a catalyst for improving remittance systems this will be a good thing for the entire economy, not just one sector. - Could Bitcoin ease the pain of Africa's migrant workforce?
Now there is a whole new group of people joining the internet, the catalyst of which was facebook. - Facebook.com is now the internet

Meaning of "catalyst" in English

something that causes an important event to happen
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

Meaning of "catalyst" in Hindi

उत्प्रेरक ( Utprerak)
आवेजक ( Aavejak, aawezak)
मुख्य स्रोत ( Mukhy srot)
उत्प्रेरक

Synonyms of "catalyst"

accelerator

Antonyms of "catalyst"

anticatalyst

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