catalysis
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The Molecular Spillway
a: Catalysis ~
b: lowering the level of a dam
What: Catalysis does not provide energy to the system, but it lowers the threshold energy level needed for a reaction to take place. By analogy, catalysis is like lowering the level of a dam and permitting the water to flow downhill at an increased rate.
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Writer: Stephen Alexander
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Date: Dec 13 2012 12:25 PM
# 2591 Critique Analogy
The Chemistry Of Life
a: Catalysis ~
b: sex
What: "Enzymatic catalysis is like sex - it requires close physical contact"
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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Dec 13 2012 12:28 PM
# 2592 Critique Analogy
The Field Of Catalysis
a: Catalysis ~
b: an onion
What: "The field of catalysis is like an onion, the outer shell represents technology, process control and reactor design; the layer in the middle where synthesis and fabrication of catalysts and the techniques and instrumentation to characterize catalysts" and the other layers discussed in the link. [
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Writer: Gabor A. Somorjai
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Date: Dec 13 2012 12:31 PM
# 2593 Critique Analogy
METAMIA is a free database of analogy and metaphor. Anyone can contribute or search. The subject matter can be anything. Science is popular, but poetry is encouraged. The goal is to integrate our fluid muses with the stark literalism of a relational database. Metamia is like a girdle for your muses, a cognitive girdle.