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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Laws requiring car manufacturers to put catalytic converters into new vehicles, which reduced harmful emissions, were also taking effect.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
For years, the unit was busy investigating cases of people stealing catalytic converters from cars for their metal components like platinum, palladium and rhodium.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
Cerium is used in catalytic converters, which reduce combustion engine emissions.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
According to prosecutors, catalytic converter thefts dropped by more than 60% in the Fresno area after Thomas' April 2023 arrest.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
For years, the unit was busy investigating cases of people stealing catalytic converters from cars for their metal components like platinum, palladium and rhodium.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
Cerium is used in catalytic converters, which reduce combustion engine emissions.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
According to prosecutors, catalytic converter thefts dropped by more than 60% in the Fresno area after Thomas' April 2023 arrest.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Catalytic converter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catalytic%20converter. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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