rate-determining
adjective
That determines the rate at which something occurs; (Physical Chemical ) designating the slowest step in a chemical reaction, the speed of which determines the overall rate of reaction; relating to such a step; also called rate-limiting.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in U.S. Patents.
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