catalytic converter

Definition

Device attached to the exhaust system of an auto or other engine to eliminate or substantially reduce polluting emissions. It converts three harmful substances into harmless ones: carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) into carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides (cause acid rain and smog) into nitrogen and oxygen, and hydrocarbons (cause smog and respiratory problems) into carbon dioxide and water. Catalytic converters consist of a stainless steel box attached to the muffler and containing ceramic beads or honeycomb coated with catalysts (usually alumina, ceria, and other compounds combined with palladium, platinum, and rhodium) and various sensors that regulate the fuel and air passing through the engine.

Use 'catalytic converter' in a Sentence

When I went to get an oil change the mechanic told me I needed a new catalytic converter, but I took it somewhere else for a second opinion.

If your car has an exhaust problem and the mechanic tells your it's the catalytic converter you're in trouble because, although it reduces pollution, it's the most expensive part or the exhaust system to replace.

I decided to remove the catalytic converter on my truck in the country as it increased the gas mileage on the farm travels.

单词	catalytic converter
释义	catalytic converter Definition Device attached to the exhaust system of an auto or other engine to eliminate or substantially reduce polluting emissions. It converts three harmful substances into harmless ones: carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) into carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides (cause acid rain and smog) into nitrogen and oxygen, and hydrocarbons (cause smog and respiratory problems) into carbon dioxide and water. Catalytic converters consist of a stainless steel box attached to the muffler and containing ceramic beads or honeycomb coated with catalysts (usually alumina, ceria, and other compounds combined with palladium, platinum, and rhodium) and various sensors that regulate the fuel and air passing through the engine. Use 'catalytic converter' in a Sentence When I went to get an oil change the mechanic told me I needed a new catalytic converter, but I took it somewhere else for a second opinion. If your car has an exhaust problem and the mechanic tells your it's the catalytic converter you're in trouble because, although it reduces pollution, it's the most expensive part or the exhaust system to replace. I decided to remove the catalytic converter on my truck in the country as it increased the gas mileage on the farm travels.
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