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Which term matches this description: an exhaust device that converts harmful gases into less harmful compounds?
- brake caliper
- thermostat
- spark plug
- catalytic converter
Reveal answer and explanation
catalytic converter
catalytic converter is an exhaust device that converts harmful gases into less harmful compounds. Exhaust passes through a catalyst before leaving the tailpipe.