catalytic converter

ca·tal·y·sis con·vert·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-tal-uh-sis kuh n-vur-ter]
- /kəˈtæl ə sɪs kənˈvɜr tər/
- /kəˈtæl.ə.sɪs kənˈvɜː.tər/

Definitions of catalytic converter words

countable noun catalytic converter A catalytic converter is a device which is fitted to a car's exhaust to reduce the pollution coming from it. 3
noun catalytic converter a chemical filter connected to the exhaust system of an automotive vehicle and designed to react with the fumes, so as to reduce air pollution 3
noun catalytic converter A catalytic converter is a device which is fitted to a car's exhaust to reduce the pollution coming from it. 3
noun catalytic converter a device using three-way catalysts to reduce the obnoxious and poisonous components of the products of combustion (mainly oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and unburnt hydrocarbons) from the exhausts of motor vehicles 2
noun 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. 1
noun catalytic converter engine de-polluting device 1

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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