catalytic

• 指能加快化学反应速率而自身在反应前后质量和化学性质不变的物质。也比喻能促进或推动事物发展变化的力量或因素。

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.

   催化的

   • 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.

   催化性的

   • 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.

   同义词disruptiveinfluentialpivotalprecipitatingrevolutionary

   反义词inhibitorypreventivesuppressive