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Catalytic

Catˊa-ly′tic

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Adj.
Relating to, or causing, catalysis.
“The catalytic power is ill understood.”
Ure.
Catalytic force
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that form of chemical energy formerly supposed to determine catalysis.

Catˊa-lyt′ic

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Noun.
(Chem.)
An agent employed in catalysis, as platinum black, aluminium chloride, etc.

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catalytic

catalytic

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Adjective

catalytic (comparative more catalytic, superlative most catalytic)

  1. (chemistry) Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.
    • Ure
      The catalytic power is ill understood.

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