The meaning of CATALYTIC is causing, involving, or relating to catalysis. How to use catalytic in a sentence.

CATALYTIC definition: of or relating to catalysis; involving a catalyst See examples of catalytic used in a sentence.

CATALYTIC meaning: 1. making a chemical reaction happen more quickly by using a catalyst: 2. making a chemical…. Learn more.

If you describe a person or thing as having a catalytic effect, you mean that they cause things to happen or they increase the speed at which things happen.

A notable example is the catalytic role of chlorine free radicals in the breakdown of ozone. These radicals are formed by the action of ultraviolet radiation on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Definition of catalytic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The action of a catalyst, especially an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction. [Greek katalusis, dissolution, from katalūein, to dissolve : kata-, intensive pref.; see cata- + lūein, to loosen; see …

Catalyst, in chemistry, any substance that increases the rate of a reaction without itself being consumed. Enzymes are naturally occurring catalysts responsible for many essential …

Jan 2, 2025 · catalytic (comparative more catalytic, superlative most catalytic) (chemistry) Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

Factsheet What does the word catalytic mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word catalytic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.