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It was Jacob Berzelius who coined the term catalysts in 1835. While it was Johann Wolfgang who first discovered that catalysts can be used in lighters that was commercially successful in 1820s.

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JΓΆns Jacob Berzelius, a Swedish chemist, is credited with discovering catalysts in the early 19th century. He observed that certain substances could speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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