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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Catalytic

/kătˌ-əl-ĭt'-ĭk/ · Cat·a·ly·tic · IPA /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
01 a. Relating to, or causing, catalysis.
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    Relating to, or causing, catalysis.
Phrases & compounds
Catalytic force — that form of chemical energy formerly supposed to determine catalysis.
02 n. An agent employed in catalysis, as platinum black, aluminium chloride, etc.
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    An agent employed in catalysis, as platinum black, aluminium chloride, etc.(Chem.)