Autocatalytic

/ˌɔːtəkətəˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Describing a chemical reaction in which the product speeds up its own formation, or any self-accelerating process.

From autocatalysis + -ic (relating to). The adjectival form of autocatalysis used to describe reactions with this self-promoting property.

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