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catalytic converter — an antipollution device in an automotive exhaust system that contains a catalyst for chemically converting some pollutants in the exhaust gases, as carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen, into harmless compounds. [1960 65] … Universalium
catalytic converter — catalyt′ic convert′er n. aum an automotive antipollution device that renders some pollutants in the exhaust gases harmless • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
catalytic converter — noun a converter that uses a platinum iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water; an antipollution device on an automotive exhaust system • Hypernyms: ↑converter, ↑convertor … Useful english dictionary
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