\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.

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