katalytický

Katalytická is a Czech adjective meaning catalytic, relating to catalysis. It is used to describe processes, reactions, and substances that involve or enable catalysis. The term appears in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science and related fields, and is common in phrases such as katalytická reakce (catalytic reaction) or katalytická látka (catalytic substance).

In chemistry, a catalytic reaction is one that is accelerated by a catalyst, which participates in the mechanism but is not consumed by the overall process. Catalysts work by providing an alternative reaction pathway with lower activation energy, increasing the rate of the reaction under given conditions. The catalytic effect can depend on temperature, pressure, and the chemical environment, and may be described as catalytic, rather than stoichiometric, in nature. Katalytická aktivita and katalytická konverze are examples of used terms when discussing the extent or efficiency of catalytic processes.

Etymology and grammar: the Czech word is formed from the noun katalýza (catalysis) with the feminine singular ending -ická, reflecting the feminine noun it modifies, such as reakce. The masculine form is katalytický and the neuter form katalytické, following standard Czech adjective agreement. Related terms include katalyzátor (catalyst) and katalýza (catalysis). In scientific writing, katalog or everyday usage may vary, but the core meaning remains the same: describing phenomena or items that operate through catalysis.