1. A biological substance, such as an enzyme or protein, that speeds up a chemical reaction in living organisms without being consumed in the reaction.
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• Enzymes are the most common type of biocatalyst found in cells.
• The biocatalyst accelerated the breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration.
• Researchers are studying how biocatalysts can be used in industrial manufacturing.
• This biocatalyst enables the conversion of raw materials into useful products.
• The efficiency of the biocatalyst made the biochemical process much faster.