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from The Century Dictionary.

  • In physical chemistry, acting by autocatalysis, or exhibiting the phenomenon of autocatalysis.

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  • adjective chemistry, of a reaction catalyzed by one of its own products

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  • adjective relating to or proceeding by autocatalysis

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