reformer

  1. Noun.  One who reforms, or who works for reform.
  2. Noun.  (history) One who was involved in the Reformation.
  3. Noun.  (chemical engineering, fuel cells) A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.
  4. Noun.  (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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