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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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 However, debate surrounds whether UPF intake should be reduced, or whether UPFs should be reformulated to improve their nutrient quality. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 The law will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2027, which Gabriel said will give manufacturers plenty of time to reformulate their recipes. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024 Preexisting products that have been reformulated, released in new colorways or shades, repackaged, or improved in any significant way within the eligible time period are fair game. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 26 Sep. 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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