Autocatalysed

Pronunciation: /ˈɔtoʊˈsiˈɑtəlizd/

Autocatalysed (adjective)

  1. Describes a process that speeds up itself without needing extra help.

Examples

  • An autocatalysed process can speed up without external help.
  • An autocatalysed reaction speeds up on its own.

Common collocations: autocatalysed reaction, autocatalysed mechanism

Synonyms of Autocatalysed

Formal

Antonyms of Autocatalysed

  • — Describes a reaction slowed down by an inhibitor.
  • — Refers to reactions that do not involve catalysts.