Catalytic - definition of catalytic by The Free Dictionary The action of a catalyst, especially an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction [Greek katalusis, dissolution, from katalūein, to dissolve : kata-, intensive pref ; see cata- + lūein, to loosen; see leu- in Indo-European roots ] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
Catalysis - Wikipedia A notable example is the catalytic role of chlorine free radicals in the breakdown of ozone These radicals are formed by the action of ultraviolet radiation on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
catalytic - Wiktionary, the free dictionary catalytic (comparative more catalytic, superlative most catalytic) (chemistry) Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change