Catalytic converter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000995",
  "term": "Catalytic converter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An exhaust emission control device that transforms toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust from an internal combustion engine into less-harmful substances. It uses a catalyst, typically a precious metal like platinum, palladium, or rhodium, coated on a ceramic honeycomb structure. Through chemical reactions, it converts carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unburned hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Cadillac converter",
    "cat",
    "catalyser"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "cat"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Katalysator",
    "es": "catalizador",
    "fr": "catalyseur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/catalytic-converter/"
}