reformulate

American

[ree-fawr-myuh-leyt] / riˈfɔr myəˌleɪt /

verb (used with object)

reformulated, reformulating

to formulate again.
to formulate in a different way; alter or revise.

to reformulate our plans.

reformulate British

/ riːˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt /

verb

to change or update (an idea, plan, etc, already formulated)

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Other Word Forms

reformulation noun

Etymology

Origin of reformulate

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + formulate

Example Sentences

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The retailer said Friday it has worked closely with national brands and owned-brand partners to reformulate products where necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Our findings show that reformulating food products, even with small, invisible changes, can have a significant impact on public health."

From Science Daily

Manufacturers reformulated products following the federal government’s introduction of the nutrition-facts panel in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Producers would be expected to reformulate their products, lowering the sugar content, or reduce portion sizes in response to the tax change, the government said.

From BBC

Candy makers are adjusting for higher cocoa prices by reformulating recipes, repackaging products, and raising prices.

From Barron's

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