autochemical

/ˌɔːtəˈkɛmɪkl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resulting from chemical reactions or processes that occur automatically or spontaneously.

“The autochemical process in the plant’s cells allowed it to adapt to changing environmental conditions.”

2. noun

a chemical reaction or process that occurs automatically or spontaneously.

“The scientists studied the autochemical reactions in the soil to understand nutrient cycling.”

Synonyms

  • autocatalytic
  • self-catalytic

Antonyms

  • allochemical