Definition of Autocatalysis

1. Noun. Catalysis in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction.

Generic synonyms: Catalysis, Contact Action
Derivative terms: Autocatalytic

Definition of Autocatalysis

1. n. Self-catalysis; catalysis of a substance by one of its own products, as of silver oxide by the silver formed by reduction of a small portion of it.

Definition of Autocatalysis

1. [n -LYSES]

Medical Definition of Autocatalysis

1. A reaction in which one or more of the products formed acts to catalyze the reaction; beginning slowly, the rate of such a reaction rapidly increases. Compare: chain reaction. Synonym: autoactivation. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autocatalysis

autobiography
autobiography
autoblast
autobus
autobuses
autobusses
autocade
autocades
autocar
autocarp
autocarpian
autocarps
autocars
autocatalyses
autocatalysis (current term)
autocatalysis (current term)
autocatalytic
autocatalytic
autocatheterization
autocephalies
autocephalous
autocephalous
autocephaly
autochronograph
autochthon
autochthonal
autochthones
autochthonic
autochthonous
autochthonous

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