noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cost-effective way of shaping malleable metals into lightweight, stiff pieces by means of high-pressure hydraulic fluid uncountable
2. 2
   The reaction of petroleum with hydrogen uncountable

Etymology

From hydro- + forming.

Related phrases

cost effective

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