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catalyst
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Sense: Noun: chemical substance

Synonyms:

enzyme, catalytic agent, accelerator, accelerant, substance , chemical , stimulant, agent

Sense: Noun: prompt

Synonyms:

prompt , push , spur , motivation , stimulus, incentive , incitement, impetus, nudge , gentle nudge, prompting

Sense: Noun: person acting as stimulus

Synonyms:

instigator, agitator, provocateur, innovator, rabble-rouser, troublemaker, initiator, agent

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