catalytic
Britishadjective
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The chemicals firm produces catalytic converters for combustion engines, and higher energy prices accelerate the shift to electric vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Carlos Alberto Steren used nuclear magnetic resonance to investigate the aluminum catalytic sites.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Together, the experimental observations and theoretical calculations show that catalytic activity does not come simply from metallic nickel or ordinary nickel oxide.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
Data from the license plate readers, known in law enforcement as LPRs, was searched 62,000 times in 2025, leading to about 1,660 cleared catalytic converter theft cases, a report from the authority said.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Second catalytic ..He scratched at his chin. “To dissolve the oil that makes the feather smooth?”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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