catalytic force

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Catalytic \Cat`a*ly"tic\, a.
   Relating to, or causing, catalysis. "The catalytic power is
   ill understood." --Ure.
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   {Catalytic force}, that form of chemical energy formerly
      supposed to determine catalysis.
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