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reformer

/rɪˈfɔrmər/ /riˈfɔrmər/

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noun

Réformateur

One who reforms, or who works for reform.

Examples :

"The school reformer worked tirelessly to improve the student learning environment. "

Le réformateur scolaire a travaillé sans relâche pour améliorer l'environnement d'apprentissage des élèves.

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noun

Réformateur

(history) One who was involved in the Reformation.

Examples :

"Martin Luther was a key reformer who challenged the Catholic Church. "

Martin Luther était un réformateur clé qui a contesté l'Église catholique.

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noun

Reformeur

(chemical engineering, fuel cells) A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.

Examples :

"The new reformer at the power plant allows them to generate electricity with fewer harmful emissions. "

Le nouveau reformeur de la centrale leur permet de produire de l'électricité avec moins d'émissions nocives.

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noun

Reformeur

(chemical engineering) A device used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high-octane liquid products called reformates.

Examples :

"The refinery used a reformer to improve the octane rating of the naphtha, making it suitable for higher-performance gasoline. "

La raffinerie a utilisé un reformeur pour améliorer l'indice d'octane du naphta, le rendant ainsi adapté à l'essence haute performance.

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