catalytic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or causing a significant reaction or change; promoting or accelerating a chemical reaction.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with catalytic
atonic , dynamic , hypnotic , metic , onic , tonic

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Variants

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catalytic , catalytically , catalytic converter , catalytic converters , catalytic cracker , catalytic crackers

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Etymology

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From the Greek word katalysein, meaning 'to dissolve or break down'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that enzymes are biological catalysts?

2. Catalytic converters were first introduced in the United States in the late 1970s due to strict emission regulations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

2. Catalytic converter: An automotive device that converts harmful exhaust gases into less harmful emissions.

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Culture

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Catalytic converters are an essential component in automobile exhaust systems, helping to reduce harmful emissions. In chemistry, catalytic reactions are crucial in industrial processes and are often used to produce large quantities of chemicals.

How to Memorize "catalytic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a catalyst as a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, like a runner who pushes other runners to finish the race faster.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word catalytic with the idea of accelerating or promoting change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Catalysts create change' to help remember the definition.

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