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Catalytic
Catˊa-ly′tic
,Adj.
Relating to, or causing, catalysis.
“The catalytic power is ill understood.” Ure.
Catalytic force
, that form of chemical energy formerly supposed to determine catalysis.
Catˊa-lyt′ic
,Noun.
(Chem.)
An agent employed in catalysis, as platinum black, aluminium chloride, etc.