catalytic reforming

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C00899
A process for increasing the octane number of naphthas. It involves isomerization of alkanes, dehydrogenation of cyclohexanes to aromatic hydrocarbons, isomerization and dehydrogenation of alkylcyclopentanes, and dehydrocyclization of alkanes.
Source:
PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 86 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)