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

Etymology

Origin of reforming

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

Example Sentences

Reforming the way the electricity market works could reduce the amount providers get and therefore reduce bills.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Reforming traditional disciplines such as English or history is more complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

The real need is for long-term federal funding for low-income housing after disasters, which is included in a piece of legislation called the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2024

Reforming the World Bank's approach to risk could unlock nearly $190 billion in additional urgently needed lending for developing countries without jeopardizing its AAA credit rating, a study commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation found.

From Reuters • Nov. 2, 2023

Reforming his men, now in three lines, he led them again with empty guns to the charge.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles