Autocatalysis (Noun)
Meaning
Catalysis in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The enzyme played a crucial role in the autocatalysis of the chemical reaction, as it was both a product and a catalyst.
- Autocatalysis occurred in the reaction mixture, where the formation of the compound accelerated its own production.
- The autocatalysis of the reaction led to a rapid increase in the concentration of the product over time.
- Researchers observed autocatalysis in the synthesis of the protein, which facilitated its own production.
- The autocatalysis of the reaction was a key factor in its ability to sustain itself without the need for external catalysts.