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autocatalysis
This term is a specialized technical expression used almost exclusively within the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. It describes a positive feedback loop where the output of a reaction accelerates the process itself, leading to an exponential increase in reaction speed until the reactants are depleted.
Because it refers to a specific chemical mechanism, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It is not used in casual conversation or general contexts, but rather in academic papers, laboratory reports, and textbooks to describe specific kinetic behaviors of chemical systems.
Meanings
Examples
The reaction rate increases exponentially due to autocatalysis.
Wait, so the product itself triggers more of the reaction through autocatalysis?
Autocatalysis is a key feature in the study of non-equilibrium thermodynamics.
Autocatalysis is a key feature in the study of non-equilibrium thermodynamics.
I wonder if this biological pathway relies on autocatalysis to maintain its speed.
The sudden spike in temperature suggests that autocatalysis has begun.
We must account for autocatalysis when calculating the kinetic model of this polymer.
The phenomenon of autocatalysis can lead to chemical oscillations in a closed system.
Look at the graph; the curve steepens exactly where autocatalysis kicks in.