Synonyms for

Catalytic

Verb / ˌkætʌˈlɪtɪk / Another word for catalytic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing or relating to a reaction in which a substance or a chemical is changed by a catalyst.

Synonyms & similar words

accelerating facilitating promoting spurring stimulating encouraging provocative inciting influential motivating operative propelling impelling activating catalyzing energizing inspiring rousing driving triggering

Synonyms by register

Formal

accelerating stimulating facilitating promotional

Informal

triggering sparking kicking off getting things going

Literary

incendiary igniting

Antonyms

inhibiting hindering obstructing preventing suppressing stifling

Common collocations

  • catalytic converter
  • catalytic effect
  • catalytic activity
  • catalytic cycle
  • catalytic process
  • catalytic agent
  • catalytic cracking

Word family

noun catalyst
verb catalyze
adverb catalytically

Usage note

Often used in chemistry to describe a substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed. In broader contexts, it refers to something that causes or accelerates a change or event.

Example sentences

  1. The catalytic reaction turned the substance into something new.
  2. The catalytic converter on my car helps reduce pollution.
  3. The scientist used a catalytic reaction to create a new compound.
  4. The catalytic process helped speed up the reaction.
  5. Catalytic converters are important for reducing pollution.

Quotes

  • The catalytic converter has done more to reduce air pollution than any other invention.
  • Catalytic change is the only way to create a new future.
  • Catalytic reactions are what drive progress in science.

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