reforming

[ ri-fawr-ming ]

noun

1. Chemistry. the process of cracking low-octane petroleum fractions in order to increase the octane number.

Other Words From

• anti·re·forming adjective noun
• unre·forming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reforming¹

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

Example Sentences

“While reforming the system to reduce work disincentives could potentially improve overall health outcomes, sharp cuts to benefits would likely increase mortality rates.”

From Salon

He also began campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis and stood for election to Parliament in 1997 on a single-issue ticket of reforming drugs laws.

From BBC

He called on policymakers to focus on addressing chronic disease with prevention and reforming America's complicated health system to make medicine more affordable.

From BBC

In May this year, the duo announced that they were reforming and have since released a new single, Javelin.

From BBC

Among the dozens of other recommendations are reforming the law on international adoption, and setting up a national register for court adoption records to make it easier for people to find their own files.

From BBC