hydroforming

(-fôrm′iŋ)

noun

a process for converting alkenes of low octane numbers into high-octane fuels, branched chains of alkanes, by applying temperatures and pressures in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst

See hydroforming in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A process in which naphthas are converted to high-octane aromatics in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst under pressure and heat.

Related Forms:

  • hyˈdro·formˌer noun
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