catalytic

/ ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to catalysis; involving a catalyst

Derived Forms

• ˌcataˈlytically, adverb

Example Sentences

These events were “catalytic” for the uranium industry and a turning point for Mr Curyer's company NexGen, which is behind the largest in-development uranium mine in Canada.

From BBC

Since 2015, the company has sold 90,000 illicit products, including exhaust systems that enabled vehicles to bypass pollution-stripping catalytic converters and software that augmented engine combustion, the EPA said.

From Los Angeles Times

Hunter is clearly interested in more than the catalytic effect of divergent psychologies.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities say Barceleau shot the “General Hospital” actor after Wactor confronted him, Estrada and Gutierrez as they jacked up his car to steal its catalytic converter.

From Los Angeles Times

Police launched an extensive search for the suspects, ultimately focusing on gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts in the region.

From Los Angeles Times