reforming

American

[ri-fawr-ming] / rɪˌfɔr mɪŋ /

noun

Chemistry. the process of cracking low-octane petroleum fractions in order to increase the octane number.

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Etymology

Origin of reforming

First recorded in 1920–25; reform + -ing ¹

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reforming

But reforming the judiciary, prosecution service and regulatory agencies might prove harder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

After college, he founded a think tank dedicated to reforming government.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

With 19 policymakers, it is difficult to make progress given diverse individual perspectives, strongly held views and the challenge of reforming such a complicated beast.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

At present, hydrogen produced through methane-steam reforming costs about $1.50 per kilogram, while green hydrogen costs roughly $5 per kilogram.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Knowing that punishing Louie would only provoke his defiance, Louise took a surreptitious route toward reforming him.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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