reformer

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   One who reforms, or who works for reform.

2. 2

   One who was involved in the Reformation.

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3. 3

   A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.

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   1. 4

      A device used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane…

      A device used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high-octane liquid products called reformates.

      • Deisohexanizer bottoms are routed to the continuous reformer, where the octane of the stream is upgraded chiefly by conversion of naphthenes and paraffins to high octane aromatic compounds.
   2. 5

      Alternative letter-case form of reformer (“one involved in the Reformation”).

   3. 6

      A member of the Reform movement in 19th-century Canada.

   4. 7

      A member of the Reform Party of Canada, which existed from 1987 to 2000.

   5. 8

      A member or supporter of Reform UK.

The neighborhood

• antonymtraditionalistantonym(s) of “one who reforms”