Autocatalytic
Pronunciation: /ˈɔtoʊˈˌkætəɫɪtɪk/
Autocatalytic (adj)
- A process where a substance helps create more of itself, so the reaction becomes faster as it continues.
- Describes a system in which the output increases the system’s own activity, leading to stronger effects over time.
Autocatalytic (adjective)
Examples
- The mixture shows an autocatalytic reaction that speeds up on its own.
- A self-speeding reaction can be autocatalytic when products increase the rate.