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(cat-a-lyt-ic) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction.

Example Sentence

Potassium and aluminum oxides have a catalytic effect.

More Example Sentences

Enzymes are catalytic substances in living things.

Synonyms

accelerating; promoting; stimulating

Antonyms

no effect

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Rhymes

  • bittick
  • chittick
  • citic
  • critic
  • zitek

  • arthritic
  • cushitic
  • dendritic
  • granitic
  • hamitic
  • neritic
  • palmitic
  • semitic
  • soditic

  • analytic
  • catalytic
  • halophytic
  • hemolytic
  • paralytic
  • parasitic
  • porphyritic
  • thrombolytic

  • electrolytic
  • hermaphroditic

  • psychoanalytic
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