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re·trans·form | \ (ˌ)rē-tran(t)s-ˈfȯrm 
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\retransformed; retransforming
Definition of retransform
: to transform or change (someone or something) back or again
The nitrogen gas is retransformed into liquid. … scraps … of premium, mostly wool materials—which are then … mechanically converted to fiber and retransformed into yarn …— Emily Backus "… We've identified about 20 streets that are not useful, that can be taken out and retransformed into green spaces."— Luc Ferrandez After a decade of CrossFit, Chris Powell retransformed himself into a physique competitor.— Andrew Gutman
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retransformation \ (ˌ)rē-ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən , -fȯr- \ noun, plural retransformations
, -fȯr- \ noun, plural retransformations
… The Met exhibit is the product of another turn-of-the-century Spanish renaissance, and of Barcelona's recent retransformation into an international capital of cool. — Ariella Budick
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The first known use of retransform was in 1594
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