Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catalytic efficiency
noun
/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Definition
Catalytic efficiency refers to the effectiveness of a catalyst in speeding up a chemical reaction compared to the speed of the reaction without the catalyst, typically quantified in terms of the turnover number and turnover frequency.
Examples
- The catalytic efficiency of enzymes can be several million times greater than that of the reaction without them.
- Researchers are studying the catalytic efficiency of new materials to improve chemical production.
Meaning
It describes how well a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction, often with implications in biochemistry and industrial processes.
Synonyms
- catalytic activity
- catalytic efficacy
