catalytic converter

noun

: an automobile exhaust-system component containing a catalyst that causes conversion of harmful gases (such as carbon monoxide and uncombusted hydrocarbons) into mostly harmless products (such as water and carbon dioxide)

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The General Hospital alum was shot on May 25 at the age of 37 when he was met with four men attempting to steal the catalytic converter out of his car, police allege. Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 Law enforcement sources told The Times the investigation had focused on Florencia 13 gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts in the region. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 The investigation has been focusing on Florencia 13 gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts in the region, the Los Angeles Times reported citing sources. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024 Texas followed California with more than 8,000 catalytic converters ripped off. Alex Stone, ABC News, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for catalytic converter 

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of catalytic converter was in 1955

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“Catalytic converter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catalytic%20converter. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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catalytic converter

noun
: a device containing a catalyst for changing automobile exhaust into mostly harmless products

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