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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.


Other Word Forms

  • antireforming adjective
  • unreforming adjective

Etymology

Origin of reforming

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

Example Sentences

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But if the party line is some version of reforming the relatively young agency, nobody told Rep. Seth Moulton.

From Salon

They might find tactical entry points that weren’t fully exploited, patterns that are reforming, or more favorable risk/reward levels.

From Barron's

When it comes to reforming criminals, “success looks like more and more people gravitating to their own journey, their own personal reform,” Newsom said, sounding more like a lifestyle influencer than a presidential contender.

From Los Angeles Times

The government plans to end the achievement gap between England's richest and poorest school pupils by reforming how schools target funding for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

From BBC

They added ministers were committed to "maximising opportunities for economic growth, embedding a strategic approach to tax and reforming our public services".

From BBC