different between makeup vs reforming
makeup
English
Alternative forms
- make-up
Etymology
From the verb phrase make up.
Pronunciation
Noun
makeup (usually uncountable, plural makeups)
- (uncountable) An item's composition.
- To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.
- (uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
- She is wearing a lot of makeup.
- (manufacturing) Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
- 2005, William C. Whitman, William M. Johnson, John A. Tomczyk, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, page 1208:
- When the water level drops, the float ball drops with it and opens the valve to the makeup water supply.
- 2005, William C. Whitman, William M. Johnson, John A. Tomczyk, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, page 1208:
- (education) A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.
Usage notes
The alternative spelling make-up is favored by the Oxford Dictionary and thus is often considered to be British, while makeup, being preferred by Merriam Webster's dictionary, is the generally accepted American spelling.
Synonyms
- (composition): configuration, constitution, form; see also Thesaurus:composition
- (cosmetics): beauty products, cosmetics, product, slap, war paint
Hyponyms
- (cosmetics): See also Thesaurus:toiletry
Translations
References
Anagrams
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reforming
English
Verb
reforming
- present participle of reform
Noun
reforming (plural reformings)
- reformation
- (chemistry) A catalytic process, whereby short-chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry.
- 1969, Petroleum Times (volume 73, page 1051)
- In the course of the present Five Year Plan period (1966-1970) it is planned to complete nine big units for primary processing and 15 catalytic reformings.
- 1969, Petroleum Times (volume 73, page 1051)
See also
- catalytic reforming
- cracking
- hydroforming
- platforming
- rexforming
- selectoforming
- thermal reforming
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