hydroformern.
/ˈhʌɪdrəʊˈfɔːmə/ In an oil refinery, an apparatus or plant where hydroforming is carried out.
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re-former1934
hydroformer1941
Powerformer1956
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hydroformer1941
1941 Refiner & Natural Gas Manuf. May 66/2 The potential toluene production of the hydroformer amounts to about 5,000,000 gallons per year.
1959 Times Rev. Industry Nov. 72/3 To achieve petrol of a higher octane number a powerformer in place of the traditional hydroformer is to be employed.
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