Often used in scientific contexts; may not be understood by everyone outside these fields. The enzyme's catalytic action was crucial in the laboratory synthesis.
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Specify Action
Describe how it acts as a catalyst to show its importance in a reaction. The catalytic compound significantly reduced the time needed for the reaction.
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Not a Change
Catalytic means increasing efficiency without being consumed or fundamentally changed. Despite its catalytic role, the substance was recovered unchanged afterwards.