Catalytic \Cat`a*ly"tic\, a. Relating to, or causing, catalysis. ``The catalytic power is ill understood.'' --Ure.

Catalytic force, that form of chemical energy formerly supposed to determine catalysis.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Catalytic \Cat`a*lyt"ic\, n. (Chem.) An agent employed in catalysis, as platinum black, aluminium chloride, etc.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)