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 (current term)
catalytic converters
catalytic cracker
catalytic model
catalytic reformer
catalytic site
catalytically
catalyzation
catalyze
catalyzed
catalyzer
catalyzers
catalyzes
catalyzing
catamaran

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