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umm no. they are opposites. a catalyst will speed up a reaction and an inhibitor will slow it down.

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What is the difference between a catalyst and an inhibitor?

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The difference between catalyst and inhibitor?

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What is the name of a catalyst that slows a chemical reaction?

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What is a substance that interferes with a catalyst?

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