REFORMING


Meaning of REFORMING in English

noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of reform (I)

: cracking of various hydrocarbon oils or gases to form specialized products: as

a. : cracking of petroleum naphtha or straight-run gasoline of low octane number usually to form gasoline containing lighter constituents and having a higher octane number — compare hydroforming

b. : cracking of natural gas or other hydrocarbon gases often in the presence of steam to reduce the heating value or to produce hydrogen

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