noun
- a substance that works together with a catalyst to increase the rate of a chemical reaction
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The cocatalyst enhanced the efficiency of the main catalyst in the polymerization process.
- Researchers added a cocatalyst to improve the reaction yield.
- In industrial applications, a cocatalyst is often paired with a primary catalyst to optimize performance.
- The cocatalyst played a crucial role in accelerating the decomposition of the organic compound.