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The term catalyst is much more general than the term hardener, since hardening is only one of endless numbers of processes which can be catalysed. A hardener, therefore, would be a specific type of catalyst.

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Catalysts are substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed. Hardeners, on the other hand, are substances used to cure or set materials like resins, paints, or adhesives by initiating a chemical reaction that causes them to harden. Hardener is typically a component of a mixture, while a catalyst is a separate substance that facilitates a reaction.

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