Cadillac converter
noun/ˈkædɪlæk kənˈvɜːtə/UK/ˈkædəˌlæk kənˈvɝtɚ/US
Etymology
From the similarity between catalytic and Cadillac (“brand of luxury automobile”), probably originally a mondegreen (“error arising from the mishearing of a phrase”) and used humorously to allude to the high cost of catalytic converters.
Definitions
Synonym of catalytic converter (“chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in…
Synonym of catalytic converter (“chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide”).
- Anyway, wherever he was, all he ever talked about was Cadillac converters and pipe. His work with pipe paid off when he was awarded the honor of "Repairman of the Week."
- We were a strong competitor throughout the competition, but then the Cadillac''' converter fell off, which hurt our emissions and place in the overall standings.
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