catalytic

relating to or caused by a catalyst, which speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up in the process

catalítico

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations catalytic converter · catalytic reaction

• The car's catalytic converter reduces harmful emissions.

  El convertidor catalítico del coche reduce las emisiones dañinas.

having a powerful effect or influence on something, especially in making it happen more quickly

catalítico, impulsor

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations catalytic effect · catalytic influence

• The discovery had a catalytic effect on the development of science.

  El descubrimiento tuvo un efecto impulsor en el desarrollo de la ciencia.