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reforming

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[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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Origin of reforming

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

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Murphy, who teaches biomedical sciences at the University of North Dakota’s medical school, ultimately did not succeed at reforming the state’s ban.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Many Western economists assume that reforming the hukou system is necessary to unlock more domestic consumption, itself a requirement for China’s transition from a failing export-dependent growth model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Today, the dominant production method is steam reforming, which separates hydrogen from methane.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Tahir Amin is a co-founder and CEO of I-MAK, a nonprofit working to lower the prices of prescription drugs by reforming the patent system.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Although Robben Island was becoming more open, there was as yet still no sign that the state was reforming its views.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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