catalytic
pronunciation
How to pronounce catalytic in British English:
UK [ˌkætə'lɪtɪk]
How to pronounce catalytic in American English:
US [ˌkætlˈɪtɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or causing or involving catalysis
Word Origin
- catalytic (adj.)
- 1836, from Latinized form of Greek katalytikos "able to dissolve," from katalyein (see catalysis).
Example
- 1. Six years on , it appears that katrina was catalytic .
- 2. Effect of different loads on catalytic reaction .
- 3. The main reason appears to be a catalytic warming effect , triggered by global warming .
- 4. Shorebank also proved to be a catalytic presence in its community , in the banking industry , and throughout the world .
- 5. Fasten oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter .