What does "catalytic" mean?

Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

How do you pronounce "catalytic"?

Pronounced //ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk//.

Common synonyms include: accelerating agent, biocatalytic, catalytic processing, catalyzing, enabling, enzymatic.

/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

Adjective

"The invention of the catalytic converter drastically improved air quality."