catalytic activity
"Catalytic activity" describes how catalysts speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.
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Definition
C1Chemistry
(technical, academic)The increase in the rate of a chemical reaction due to the presence of a catalyst.
Example
- The catalytic activity of the enzyme was measured to determine its efficiency.
- Researchers are studying the catalytic activity of various metals to improve industrial processes.
C1Biochemistry
(technical, academic)The ability of a substance, such as an enzyme, to accelerate a biochemical reaction without being consumed.
Example
- The catalytic activity of the enzyme is crucial for metabolic processes.
- Scientists are exploring ways to enhance the catalytic activity of proteins to treat diseases.
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