reformer

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• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)mə(r)

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reformer (plural reformers)

1. One who reforms, or who works for reform.
2. (history) One who was involved in the Reformation.
3. (chemical engineering, fuel cells) A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.
4. (chemical engineering, petrochemistry) A device used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high-octane liquid products called reformates.

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