catalyst vs catalytic converter

catalyst

noun
  • A catalytic converter. 

  • A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. 

  • An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand). 

  • Something that encourages progress or change. 

  • An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion. 

catalytic converter

noun
  • A chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from the exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide. 

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