Catalytic

usgb/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective

Something that makes a chemical reaction happen faster or more efficiently.

The platinum in a car's catalytic converter speeds up the reaction which cleans the exhaust gas.
Visual representation of "catalytic" - Something that makes a chemical reaction happen faster or more efficiently.

Often appears as...

  • catalytic converter
  • catalytic process

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Technical

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Technical Use

Often used in scientific contexts; may not be understood by everyone outside these fields.

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The enzyme's catalytic action was crucial in the laboratory synthesis.
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Specify Action

Describe how it acts as a catalyst to show its importance in a reaction.

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The catalytic compound significantly reduced the time needed for the reaction.
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Not a Change

Catalytic means increasing efficiency without being consumed or fundamentally changed.

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Despite its catalytic role, the substance was recovered unchanged afterwards.
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