Meaning of the word "catalytic converter" in English

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catalytic converter

US /ˌkæt̬.əˌlɪt̬.ɪk kənˈvɝː.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˌkæt.əˌlɪt.ɪk kənˈvɜː.tər/

an apparatus fitted to the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, containing a catalyst for converting pollutant gases into less harmful ones

Example:

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The mechanic replaced the faulty catalytic converter.

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New cars are required to have a catalytic converter to reduce emissions.

Synonym:

catalyst cat