autocatalysis meaning

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autocatalysis (noun): catalysis in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction.

Definition of autocatalysis

  1. catalysis in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction

    Type of: catalysis

    Related forms: autocatalytic

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in IS · 13-letter words

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