catalytic
/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective
- Causing or relating to a process that speeds up a chemical reaction.
- A catalytic reaction occurs when the substance helps other chemicals change faster.
- The catalytic process in the factory reduces harmful emissions.
- Scientists are studying the catalytic properties of this new material.
- Causing an important change or development to happen.
- The new policy had a catalytic effect on the country's economy.
- The discovery played a catalytic role in the advancement of medical science.
- Her leadership was catalytic in transforming the small business into a large company.
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