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catalytic

Pronunciation: /ˌkatəˈlɪtɪk/
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Definition of catalytic

adjective

  • relating to or involving the action of a catalyst.

Derivatives

catalytically

adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: from catalysis, on the pattern of pairs such as analysis, analytic

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