Reforming

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
reformation
2
A catalytic process, whereby short-chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry.
"In the course of the present Five Year Plan period (1966-1970) it is planned to complete nine big units for primary processing and 15 catalytic reformings."

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of reform form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

amendment correction reclaim rectification rectify reformation

Example

"We were in favor of reforming the tax laws."

Related phrases

steam reforming catalytic reforming thermal reforming

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