catalytic

(kătˌl-ĭtˈĭk)

adjective
Of, involving, or acting as a catalyst: “Deregulation's catalytic power . . . is still reshaping the banking, communications, and transportation industries” (Ellyn E. Spragins).

Origin:

Origin: Greek katalutikos, able to dissolve

Origin: , from katalusis, dissolution; see catalysis

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Related Forms:

  • catˌa·lytˈi·cal·ly adverb
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