# catalysis vs catalytic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### catalysis
*noun · IPA /kəˈtæləsɪs/ · frequency rank #42,052*
The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

### catalytic
*adjective · IPA /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ · frequency rank #21,742*
Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

## Source
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