thermofor process

noun

ther·​mo·​for process

ˈthərməˌfȯ(ə)r-

often capitalized T

: a catalytic cracking process in which the catalyst is passed by gravity through the oil or oil vapors in a tall reactor

Word History

Etymology

therm- + reforming

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