Reformer

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)mÉ™(r)

Full definition of reformer

Noun

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.

Antonyms

• (one who reforms) traditionalist