reforming

reforming is the present participle and gerund of reform.

Noun

reforming (plural reformings)

reformation
A catalytic process, whereby short-chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry.
- In the course of the present Five Year Plan period (1966-1970) it is planned to complete nine big units for primary processing and 15 catalytic reformings.1969, Petroleum Times, volume 73, page 1051

reform (third-person singular simple present reforms, present participle reforming, simple past and past participle reformed)

(transitive) To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.
- to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal
Synonyms:

amend, correct, rectify, mend, repair, better, improve, restore, reclaim
(intransitive) To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
- It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.
(intransitive, transitive) To form again or in a new configuration.
- This product contains reformed meat.

plural	reformings

What does reforming mean?: Reforming means reformation.
What is reforming the present participle and gerund of?: Reforming is the present participle and gerund of reform.
What part of speech is reforming?: Reforming is a noun.
What is the plural of reforming?: The plural of reforming is reformings.

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