| 单词 | catalytic converter |
| 释义 | > as lemmascatalytic converter catalytic converter n. a device fitted to the exhaust system of some internal-combustion engines which catalyses the oxidation of some of the exhaust gases, rendering them less harmful as pollutants. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > parts of > other parts thermo-siphon1834 crank-case1878 manifolda1884 hot tube1889 sump1894 hit-and-miss governor1897 engine pit1903 retard1903 head1904 gasket1915 gravity tank1917 cylinder block1923 transfer case1923 swirl chamber1934 manifolding1938 ignition switch1952 catalytic converter1955 small block1963 cat1988 1955 Sci. News Let. 22 Jan. 54/1 The best way to remove carbon monoxide from auto fumes appears to be the use of nonleaded gasoline and a catalytic converter, Dr. W. L. Faith, chief engineer of the Southern California Air Pollution Foundation, said. 1984 Sydney Morning Herald 10 Nov. 3/3 Imported cars will begin arriving fitted with expensive catalytic converters in anticipation of the introduction of lead-free petrol from January 1, 1986. 1989 J. Button How to be Green 190 In the USA the compulsory fitting of catalytic converters has cut carbon monoxide emission by 90 per cent. < as lemmas |
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