catalytic
cata|lyt|ic /k'ætəl'ɪtɪk/
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
In chemistry, a catalytic substance or a substance with catalytic properties is a substance which increases the speed of a chemical reaction.
...carbon molecules with unusual chemical and catalytic properties.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
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. (FORMAL)
Governments do, however, have a vital catalytic role in orchestrating rescue operations.cata|lyt|ic con|vert|er (catalytic converters)
[N-COUNT]
A catalytic converter is a device which is fitted to a car's exhaust to reduce the pollution coming from it.
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
In chemistry, a catalytic substance or a substance with catalytic properties is a substance which increases the speed of a chemical reaction.
...carbon molecules with unusual chemical and catalytic properties.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
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. (FORMAL)
Governments do, however, have a vital catalytic role in orchestrating rescue operations.cata|lyt|ic con|vert|er (catalytic converters)
[N-COUNT]
A catalytic converter is a device which is fitted to a car's exhaust to reduce the pollution coming from it.