reformulate

verb

re·​for·​mu·​late (ˌ)rē-ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt How to pronounce reformulate (audio)
reformulated; reformulating; reformulates

transitive verb

: to formulate (something) again and usually in a different way
… the company reformulated its … vegetable oil from a sunflower and soybean oil blend to canola.Alexis Beck
… a number of prepared questions may be designed with a specific interviewee in mind, but they are often reformulated during the course of the interview …Andrew Herod
reformulation noun
plural reformulations
The company has been channeling funds toward … reformulation of existing products to meet the rapidly changing taste of consumers pertaining to health and wellness. Zacks Investment Research

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It was originally created for the Apollo Command Module, but has since been reformulated to meet current environmental regulations. David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024 The drought that is affecting part of South America, coupled with public pressure, is forcing technology giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to reformulate their data center projects in the region in favor of low-water consumption ones. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Totally reformulated down to its floral woody scent, this super fine mist boasts flexible hold and heat protection up to 450º to keep styles in place for up to 72 hours, no matter the humidity levels. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 The company continues to focus on developing new drugs by reformulating existing generic drugs, with ongoing clinical trials for LP-10 and LP-310. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reformulate 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reformulate was in 1869

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“Reformulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformulate. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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