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• present participle of reform.

reforming

American  

[ri-fawr-ming] / rɪˌfɔr mɪŋ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• antireforming
  adjective
• unreforming
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of reforming

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

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Example Sentences

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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

Braun talks about reforming tax and energy policy, funding infrastructure improvements and backing the military.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 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

All around him men were walking silently with their thoughts, reforming their lives, making resolutions.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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