reforming

[ 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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Origin of reforming

First recorded in 1920–25; reform + -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM reforming

an·ti·re·form·ing, adjective, nounun·re·form·ing, adjective

Words nearby reforming

reformed, Reformed Church in America, reformed spelling, reformer, Reform flask, reforming, reformism, reformist, Reform Jew, Reform Judaism, reform school

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The biggest blowback will be against the ‘reforming’ Kentucky senator, because Republicans back cops, period.
GOP Won’t Forgive Rand for Cop Critique|Lloyd Green|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Therefore, reforming this trade is part of a comprehensive strategy, including regional governance reforms, to help end the war.
Aaron Rodgers Takes Aim at Congo’s ‘Blood Minerals’ War|John Prendergast|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Enter a candidate like Bush, talking about the importance of a federal role in reforming education and immigration.
Why Hillary vs. Jeb Would Be Great for America|Mark McKinnon|April 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Francis was elected in March 2013, he made it clear that reforming the Vatican financial mess was a priority.
The Vatican Bank Is Back From the Dead|Barbie Latza Nadeau|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The new Russian leadership was far more interested in embracing Western-style democratic capitalism than in reforming socialism.
Meet Stephen F. Cohen, Vladimir Putin's Best Friend in the American Media|Cathy Young|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is to be noted that in all the reforming sects of the commencement of the thirteenth century the two sexes were closely united.
Life of St. Francis of Assisi|Paul Sabatier
He had begun what was afterward called "his passion for reforming everything."
Famous Affinities of History, Vol 1-4, Complete|Lyndon Orr
Those who say that punishment is for the purpose of reforming the prisoner are not familiar with human psychology.
Crime: Its Cause and Treatment|Clarence Darrow
He promised to return to Truth and Nature, the invariable programme of all attempts at reforming the drama.
The English Stage|Augustin Filon
What really sheltered the reforming movement was Wolsey's indifference to all but political matters.
History of the English People, Volume III (of 8)|John Richard Green

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