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reformate

American  
[ri-fawr-meyt, -mit] / rɪˈfɔr meɪt, -mɪt /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. the product of the reforming reforming process.


Etymology

Origin of reformate

First recorded in 1945–50; reform + -ate 1

Example Sentences

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The three were performing preventative maintenance on the plant's Ultraformer-3, which converts naphtha produced in oil refining to reformate, an octane booster for gasoline.

From Reuters • May 17, 2023

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