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catalytic

UK
/ˌkæt.əˈlɪt.ɪk/
US
/ˌkæt.əˈlɪt.ɪk/

Translations

catalyticadjective
more catalytic
Comp.
most catalytic
Super.
UK
/ˌkæt.əˈlɪt.ɪk/
US
/ˌkæt.əˈlɪt.ɪk/
The catalytic properties of the enzyme were crucial for speeding up the biochemical reaction.
Les propriétés catalytiques de l'enzyme étaient cruciales pour accélérer la réaction biochimique.
Synonyms
accelerating
stimulating
promoting
facilitating
activating

Definitions

catalyticadjective
Relating to or involving the action of a catalyst, which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
The catalytic properties of the enzyme were crucial for speeding up the biochemical reaction.
Causing or accelerating a significant change or action.
Her speech was catalytic in bringing about the new policy reforms.
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