catalytic

British  

/ ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to catalysis; involving a catalyst

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Other Word Forms

• catalytically adverb

Example Sentences

Baldwin Park police have busted a massive catalytic converter theft ring after a nine-month investigation, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"With the ability to create aviation hubs, there was a major move in that diversification, because of the catalytic effect of aviation."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The chiral ligand directs the three dimensional configuration of the product, while the achiral bidentate ligand enhances catalytic performance.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

Combustion-engine vehicles use rare earths too, notably in catalytic converters.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 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