autokatalysis
Autokatalysis is a process where a chemical reaction's product also acts as a catalyst for the same reaction. This means that as the reaction proceeds and produces more of a particular substance, that substance speeds up the reaction further. In simpler terms, the reaction makes its own catalyst. This can lead to a phenomenon where the reaction rate initially increases over time as the catalyst concentration grows.
Autocatalytic reactions are characterized by a distinct "lag phase" followed by a period of rapid acceleration.
Examples of autokatalysis can be found in various fields. In chemistry, some oxidation reactions and certain