What is another word for autocatalysis?
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtə͡ʊkatˈaləsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Autocatalysis is a term used to describe a chemical reaction that accelerates its own rate of reaction. Synonyms for autocatalysis include self-accelerating reaction, self-propagating reaction, and self-generating reaction. Other similar terms include catalytic amplification, positive feedback, and chain reaction. The concept of autocatalysis is often used to explain occurrences in nature, such as the replication of genetic material in cells. Further synonyms for autocatalysis include self-feeding, self-reacting, and self-enhancing reactions. Each of these terms can be used interchangeably to describe this unique chemical process that occurs when a substance catalyzes its own reaction.
