hydroforming

hy·dro·form·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-druh-fawr-ming]
- /ˈhaɪ drəˌfɔr mɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-druh-fawr-ming]
- /ˈhaɪ drəˌfɔr mɪŋ/

Definitions of hydroforming word

noun hydroforming the production of high-octane aromatic compounds for motor fuels by catalytic reforming of naphthas in the presence of hydrogen. 1
noun hydroforming the catalytic reforming of petroleum to increase the proportion of aromatic and branched-chain hydrocarbons 0
noun hydroforming a forming process in which a metal component is shaped by a metal punch forced against a die, consisting of a flexible bag containing a fluid 0
noun hydroforming 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 0
noun hydroforming (engineering) A cost-effective way of shaping malleable metals into lightweight, stiff pieces by means of high-pressure hydraulic fluid. 0

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Origin of hydroforming

First appearance:

before 1931

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1931; hydro-2 + (re)forming

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Parts of speech for Hydroforming

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hydroforming popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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