catalytic

• Relativo a ou que provoca catálise, isto é, que acelera uma reação química sem ser consumido nela. De modo figurado, diz-se daquilo que desencadeia, acelera ou estimula um processo ou mudança.

Relating to a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

1. Relating to catalysisC1formalscientific

   Relating to or involving the process of catalysis, where a substance speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed.

   Catalítico

   • The catalytic converter in a car reduces harmful emissions.
   • Enzymes are biological catalytic agents.
   • The catalytic effect of the metal was studied in the lab.

2. Causing significant changeC1formal

   Describing something that causes a major change or event to happen.

   Catalítico

   • The speech had a catalytic effect on the protest movement.
   • Her leadership was catalytic in transforming the company.
   • The discovery was a catalytic moment for the scientific community.

   Sinônimosdisruptiveinfluentialpivotalprecipitatingrevolutionary

   Antônimosinhibitorypreventivesuppressive