reformer
noun
Simple meaning
A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈfɔɹmɚ
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Definition
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noun
One who reforms, or who works for reform.
A disputant who advocates reform
chemical engineeringfuel cells
A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: One who reforms, or who works for reform.
Used this way, reformer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
A disputant who advocates reform.
Improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A social reformer who advocates birth control and family planning.
A disputant who advocates reform.
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Synonyms
Sense: one who reforms or or who works for reform
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