A catalyst that slows down a reaction is called:

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A negative catalyst (inhibitor) decreases the rate of a reaction by increasing activation energy or destroying active intermediates. Example: phosphoric acid inhibits H₂O₂ decomposition. Positive catalysts speed up, enzymes are biocatalysts, autocatalysts are products that catalyze their own formation.

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