Vocab Bloom Hub

catalytic converter

/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk kənˈvɜːrtər/

Tradução: Dispositivo instalado no sistema de escapamento de um automóvel que, por meio de um catalisador, converte os poluentes nocivos dos gases de escape em substâncias menos prejudiciais antes de serem liberados na atmosfera.

1 verbete

phrase

/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk kənˈvɜːrtər/C1formaltechnical
  • ptDispositivo instalado no sistema de escapamento de um automóvel que, por meio de um catalisador, converte os poluentes nocivos dos gases de escape em substâncias menos prejudiciais antes de serem liberados na atmosfera.

A device installed in the exhaust system of a vehicle that uses a catalyst to convert harmful pollutants in exhaust gas into less harmful substances before they are released into the atmosphere.

  1. Vehicle emission control deviceB2formal

    A device installed in the exhaust system of a vehicle that uses a catalyst to convert harmful pollutants into less harmful substances before they are released into the atmosphere.

    ptCatalisador

    • The mechanic said the catalytic converter needs to be replaced.
    • Modern cars are required to have a catalytic converter to reduce emissions.
    • Thieves often target catalytic converters because they contain precious metals.