catalytic converternoun [ C ]
uk/ˌkæt.ə.lɪt.ɪk kənˈvɜː.tər/us/ˌkæt̬.ə.lɪt̬.ɪk kənˈvɝː.t̬ɚ/specializeda device on a car that reduces the amount of poisonous gas that is released from the exhaust
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The engine & engine parts
- abs
- battery
- carburettor
- cutout
- idle
- ignition
- motorized
- pickup
- piston
- plug
- power steering
- radiator
- rev
- silencer
- spark plug
- sump
- tailpipe
- tappet
- transmission
- universal joint
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