What does "catalytic" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "catalytic"?

Common synonyms include: instrumental, metamorphic.

Pronounced //ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk//.

//ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·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."

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