Definition

1. Adverb:
   • By means of or through catalytic action: Describes a process or reaction that occurs with the assistance of a catalyst.
   • In a manner involving a catalyst: Indicates that an action is performed in a way that uses or relates to catalysis.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The enzyme works catalytically to speed up the biochemical reaction.
  • The new process converts the raw materials catalytically, making it more efficient.
  • Propane undergoes catalytically stabilized combustion to reduce harmful emissions.

Advanced Usage

• "to function catalytically": to operate by acting as a catalyst.

  • The metal surface functions catalytically in the synthesis of ammonia.

• "to proceed catalytically": to advance or occur via a catalytic mechanism.

  • The hydrogenation reaction proceeds catalytically at a lower temperature.

Variants and Related Words

• Catalytic (adj): relating to or causing catalysis.

  • The catalytic converter in a car reduces pollution.

• Catalysis (n): the acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst.

  • Catalysis is a fundamental concept in chemistry.

• Catalyst (n): a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

  • Platinum is often used as a catalyst.

Synonyms

• As a catalyst: Functioning in the role of a catalyst.
• Via catalysis: Through the process of catalysis.

Related Phrases

• Catalytically active: Having the property to function as a catalyst.

  • The newly synthesized material is catalytically active.

• Catalytically driven: Powered or caused by a catalytic process.

  • The industrial synthesis is catalytically driven for better yield.

Adverb

1. by catalytic action; in a catalytic manner
   • catalytically stabilized combustion of propane