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New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023
When the battery is charging, a catalytic reaction generates hydrogen gas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2023
In material science, for example—which approximates solutions of charge transfer processes, photochemical reactions and catalytic reactions—often fails to capture the underlying quantum physics determinative for the material's behavior.
—Julian Van Velzen, Forbes, 17 July 2023
Additionally, optimizing its catalytic attributes could further push it towards a viable alternative material to use in solar power arrays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023
Between 2020 and 2023, the DA’s office said, thousands of catalytic converts were taken from vehicles in Bucks County, resulting in costly repairs.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 June 2023
All the collected water is treated through a series of specialized filters and a catalytic reactor that breaks down any trace contaminants.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 June 2023
Downtown plan gives removal a boost Milwaukee's new downtown comprehensive plan, proposed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development, features seven catalytic prospective development sites − including I-794.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2023
At a news conference last week, LAPD also highlighted several anti-theft devices, including catalytic cable shields and cages, and car alarms.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
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New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023
When the battery is charging, a catalytic reaction generates hydrogen gas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2023
In material science, for example—which approximates solutions of charge transfer processes, photochemical reactions and catalytic reactions—often fails to capture the underlying quantum physics determinative for the material's behavior.
—Julian Van Velzen, Forbes, 17 July 2023
Additionally, optimizing its catalytic attributes could further push it towards a viable alternative material to use in solar power arrays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023
Between 2020 and 2023, the DA’s office said, thousands of catalytic converts were taken from vehicles in Bucks County, resulting in costly repairs.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 June 2023
All the collected water is treated through a series of specialized filters and a catalytic reactor that breaks down any trace contaminants.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 June 2023
Downtown plan gives removal a boost Milwaukee's new downtown comprehensive plan, proposed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development, features seven catalytic prospective development sites − including I-794.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2023
At a news conference last week, LAPD also highlighted several anti-theft devices, including catalytic cable shields and cages, and car alarms.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
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1836, in the meaning defined above
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“Catalytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catalytic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
catalytic
adjective
cat·a·lyt·ic
ˌkat-ᵊl-ˈit-ik 
: causing, involving, or relating to catalysis
the catalytic action of an enzyme
Medical Definition
catalytic
adjective
cat·a·lyt·ic
ˌkat-ᵊl-ˈit-ik
: causing, involving, or relating to catalysis
a catalytic reaction
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