catalytic

British  

/ ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to catalysis; involving a catalyst

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Other Word Forms

• catalytically adverb

Example Sentences

Baldwin Park police have busted a massive catalytic converter theft ring after a nine-month investigation, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But catalytic devices worked only with unleaded gas, and America’s gas stations were still pumping fuel with hyped names like “super ethyl.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"With the ability to create aviation hubs, there was a major move in that diversification, because of the catalytic effect of aviation."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Technologies such as catalytic converters and particulate filters can help reduce these emissions, but they also increase the cost and complexity of engines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

It was boxy and angular, and it poured so much smoke out of its exhaust pipe, I was certain the Forges of some Dark Lord were firing deep within its catalytic converter.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram