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A '''catalyst''' is an object that participates in a reaction but emerges from it unharmed. The term is mostly applied to [[still life]]s, some small examples of which can act as catalysts in some situations, such as the [[block]], [[ship]], and [[tub]]; it can also be used for [[oscillator]]s, [[spaceship]]s, and other [[pattern]]s. All [[eater]]s are catalysts, as are the still lifes and oscillators which form a [[conduit]] | A '''catalyst''' is an object that participates in a reaction but emerges from it unharmed. The term is mostly applied to [[still life]]s, some small examples of which can act as catalysts in some situations, such as the [[block]], [[ship]], and [[tub]]; it can also be used for [[oscillator]]s, [[spaceship]]s, and other [[pattern]]s. All [[eater]]s are catalysts, as are the still lifes and oscillators which form a [[conduit]]. | ||
A relatively rare form of catalysis occurs in a [[transparent debris effect]], where the catalyst in question is completely destroyed and then rebuilt. | A relatively rare form of catalysis occurs in a [[transparent debris effect]], where the catalyst in question is completely destroyed and then rebuilt. | ||
Revision as of 23:15, 3 November 2021
- Not to be confused with catacryst.
- For the software, see Catalyst (search program).
A catalyst is an object that participates in a reaction but emerges from it unharmed. The term is mostly applied to still lifes, some small examples of which can act as catalysts in some situations, such as the block, ship, and tub; it can also be used for oscillators, spaceships, and other patterns. All eaters are catalysts, as are the still lifes and oscillators which form a conduit.
A relatively rare form of catalysis occurs in a transparent debris effect, where the catalyst in question is completely destroyed and then rebuilt.
The term is also sometimes used[citation needed] for a modification of an active reaction in a rake by passing spaceships.
See also
External links
- Catalyst at the Life Lexicon
- Catalyst Discussion Thread (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums