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)
Examples of catalytic converter in a Sentence
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Until 1990, the F40 was built without a catalytic converter, at which point the U.S. required the inclusion of the device for emissions purposes.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
An investigation revealed the SUV had been reported stolen, police said, adding that a search of the vehicle also turned up evidence consistent with catalytic converter thefts.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Vehicle tampering, grand theft: At 3 a.m., someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the 19000 block of De Havilland Drive and stole a catalytic converter for a loss estimated at $3,300.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
The truck was stripped and was missing the ignition and catalytic converter.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Diesel particulate filters therefore are installed in the exhaust system, generally at the exit of the catalytic converter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Feb. 2024
Two catalytic converters were stolen from a 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
His latest paper, accepted but not yet published, studies thefts of catalytic converters in California.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
Motor vehicle theft includes stealing entire cars or specific parts such as tires, rims or catalytic converters.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2024
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
An investigation revealed the SUV had been reported stolen, police said, adding that a search of the vehicle also turned up evidence consistent with catalytic converter thefts.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Vehicle tampering, grand theft: At 3 a.m., someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the 19000 block of De Havilland Drive and stole a catalytic converter for a loss estimated at $3,300.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
The truck was stripped and was missing the ignition and catalytic converter.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Diesel particulate filters therefore are installed in the exhaust system, generally at the exit of the catalytic converter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Feb. 2024
Two catalytic converters were stolen from a 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
His latest paper, accepted but not yet published, studies thefts of catalytic converters in California.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
Motor vehicle theft includes stealing entire cars or specific parts such as tires, rims or catalytic converters.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Catalytic converter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catalytic%20converter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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