Definition of CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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Recent Examples on the Web Launched in the mid-1980s, the original M5 shoehorned the M1 engine into a regular 5-series for a top speed approaching and, without a catalytic converter, exceeding 150 mph. — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, "2021 BMW M5 and M5 Competition Get Updated Tech, Will Reach 190 MPH," 16 June 2020 Police took a report June 1 about a catalytic converter being stolen over the weekend from a car parked in a lot. — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, "Cops seek rosebush thief: Lakewood Police Blotter," 13 June 2020 Innovations in engines and the use of catalytic converters, for instance, reduced vehicle lead emissions in the U.S. by more than 90% between 1980 and 1999. — Jonathan Tirone | Bloomberg, Washington Post, "Air Pollution," 6 Nov. 2019 Theft of parts from motor vehicles: Mayfield Road At 8:25 a.m. April 23, police were called to the U-Haul rental lot at 3211 Mayfield Road, where it was reported that catalytic converters from five trucks had been stolen. — cleveland, "Man wanted on warrant for rape found in vacant apartment unit: Cleveland Heights Police Blotter," 2 May 2020 Between 0035 hours and 0100 hours on this date a black male, tall, heavy set, wearing a black shirt and gray shorts, cut off four catalytic converters off of two box trucks in the parking lot. — Houston Chronicle, "Bellaire Police Department weekly report," 21 Oct. 2019 Theft: Engle Lake Drive Someone removed catalytic converter from two trucks overnight July 27 at Constant Aviation. — cleveland.com, "Man allows remote access to laptop; loses $1,000s: Middleburg Heights Police Blotter," 2 Aug. 2019 There’s no catalytic converter under his hood, no fuel-saving gizmos that might shave down performance. — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, "The Best Bud," 4 Mar. 2020 The items included a catalytic converter and saw with batteries. — cleveland, "Thieves target purses in unlocked cars at gas stations: Middleburg Heights Police Blotter," 23 Jan. 2020

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“Catalytic converter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catalytic%20converter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2020.