Meaning of Cadillac converter | Babel Free

Definitions

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”).

Southern-US, humorous, nonstandard, often

Examples

“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."”

“He then asked, “What is a Cadillac converter?” At this point, I'm thinking he doesn't know much about cars; therefore, I went on to explain. From the look on his face, I knew he was setting me up for an attack. He replied, "The proper words are catalytic converter."”

“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.”

CEFR level