Definition of Catalytic converter

1. 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.

Generic synonyms: Converter, Convertor

Definition of Catalytic converter

1. Noun. (automotive) A chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from the exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catalytic Converter

catalyse
catalysed
catalyser
catalysers
catalyses
catalysing
catalysis
catalysize
catalyst
catalysts
catalytic
catalytic activity
catalytic agent
catalytic antibody
catalytic centre
catalytic converter
catalytic converters
catalytic cracker
catalytic model
catalytic reformer
catalytic site
catalytically
catalyzation
catalyze
catalyzed
catalyzer
catalyzers
catalyzes
catalyzing
catamaran

Literary usage of Catalytic converter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid by Georg Lunge (1903)
"The gases pass through tin- catalytic converter from the top downward; ... can be cooled before entering the catalytic converter, the temperature of the ..."

2. Advanced Components for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Workshop by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Use of three-way catalytic converter operation to reduce NOx would not be possible with the very lean operation employed with the hydrogen-rich gas/gasoline ..."

3. Industry, Technology And The Environment: Competitive Challenges And by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"The three-way catalytic converter shown here is used in a growing number of countries. Recent tightening of US standards may require further developments in ..."

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