autocatalysis

au·to·ca·tal·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [aw-toh-kuh-tal-uh-sis]
- /ˌɔ toʊ kəˈtæl ə sɪs/
- /ˌɔːtəʊkatˈaləsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-kuh-tal-uh-sis]
- /ˌɔ toʊ kəˈtæl ə sɪs/

Definitions of autocatalysis word

noun autocatalysis the catalysis of a reaction in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction 3
noun autocatalysis a chemical reaction in which one or more of the products act as catalysts to accelerate the reaction 3
noun plural autocatalysis catalysis caused by a catalytic agent formed during a reaction. 1
noun autocatalysis Catalysis of a reaction by one of its products. 1
noun autocatalysis (chemistry) catalysis of a reaction by one of its products. 0

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Origin of autocatalysis

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; auto-1 + catalysis

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Parts of speech for Autocatalysis

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autocatalysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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