Catalyst
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early 20th century: from catalysis, on the pattern of analyst .
wiktionary
From catalysis + -ist.
etymonline
catalyst (n.)
"substance which speeds a chemical reaction but itself remains unchanged," 1900, formed in English (on analogy of analyst) from catalysis. Figurative use by 1943.
