katalizáltak

katalizáltak is the past participle of the Hungarian verb "katalizál," which means "to catalyze." In chemistry, a catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. Therefore, when a chemical process is described as "katalizáltak," it means that a catalyst was used to facilitate or speed up that particular reaction in the past. This catalytic action could involve lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, providing an alternative reaction pathway, or stabilizing intermediate compounds. The use of catalysts is fundamental in many industrial chemical processes, improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Examples include the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis and the catalytic converters in automobiles that reduce harmful emissions. The concept of catalysis extends beyond chemistry into various scientific and economic fields, referring to any process that accelerates a transformation.