English Explanatory Dictionary

catalytic converter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

catalytic converter catalytic converters

Synonyms

Cadillac converter cat catalyser

Derived words

cat
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