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Definition of refining - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
purificationprocess of making something pure or better
- Refining of crude oil is essential for fuel production.
2.
quality enhancementimprovement of quality or precision
- Refining of the design took several weeks.
Adjective
1.
improvementimproving by making small changes
- The refining techniques enhanced the software's performance.
2.
purifyinghaving the quality of making something pure
- The refining process ensures clean water.
Expressions with refining
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industrial process converting crude oil into useful products
Oil refining is crucial for producing gasoline and diesel.
maximum amount of raw material a plant can process over time
The country's refining capacity increased after the new refinery opened.
industry that processes crude oil into products
The refining industry produces gasoline and diesel from crude oil.
method to purify solids by melting a region
Zone refining is used to purify silicon for electronics.
Origin of refining
Latin, re (again) + finis (end)
Terms with refining included in their meaning
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sharpening
in the process of sharpening or refining
food
thick dark syrup from sugar refining
quality
refining or improving quality
refining sector
concerning substances and manufacturing based on petroleum, natural gas, or crude oil
etiquette
make elegant and polite by refining
purification
freed from impurities through a refining process
energy
petroleum in its natural state before refining
energy
heavy oil left after refining lighter petroleum products, burned in large engines
sugar refining
purify sugar by filtering it through natural earth material
chemistry
thermal decomposition of substances in oil refining
metallurgy
a method for refining tin by dropping it through air while melted
metallurgy
method for refining copper by removing sulphur and iron
industry
organization refining substances like oil or sugar
petroleum refining
industrial process using high heat to break large hydrocarbons into smaller products
bone charcoal
black powder from bones used in refining or as pigment
petrochemistry
conversion of aliphatic compounds to aromatic in refining
sugar refining
thick dark syrup from third boiling of sugar syrup
industry
filter mechanism in petroleum refining
sugar filter
material from bones used in sugar refining
oil refining
refinery unit for catalytic cracking of heavy petroleum fractions
refining process
industrial device that breaks down large hydrocarbon molecules
raw state
petroleum before refining
food
related to the process of refining chocolate
metal refining
porous bowl used to separate precious metals from lead
Examples of refining in a sentence
Refining metals requires advanced technology. The refining of skills is crucial for success. Refining of the process led to better results. The refining process improved the clarity of the diamond. Refining skills in painting can lead to stunning results. Refining agents are used in the production of metals.
The refining chemicals purify the raw materials.
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- French:raffinage, perfectionnant, ...
- German:Raffinierung, verfeinernd, ...
- Italian:raffinazione, migliorativo, ...
- Spanish:refinación, depuración, ...
- Portuguese:refinação, de refinamento, ...
- Chinese:提炼, 改进的, ...
- Japanese:精製, 改良された, ...
- Arabic:تَكْرِير, تحسيني, ...
- Hebrew:זִיכּוּךְ, מְשַׁפֵּר, ...
- Russian:очистка, усовершенствованный, ...
- Ukrainian:очищення, удосконалюючий, ...
- Hindi:शोधन, सुधारात्मक, ...
Definition of refine - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
improvementimprove something by making small changes
- She refined her presentation before the meeting.
2.
purifyTECH. remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substanceTECH.
- The process to refine oil involves several filtration steps..
3.
polishmake something more elegant or polished
- The artist refined the sculpture's details.
Origin of refine
Latin, re- (again) + finire (to finish)
Examples of refine in a sentence
He refined his skills through constant practice. They refine the metal to increase its value. The company aims to refine its production process for better efficiency. She refined her speech for clarity. The chef refined the recipe to perfection.
View all translations of refine
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- French:perfectionner, raffiner, ...
- German:verfeinern, raffinieren, ...
- Italian:perfezionare, depurare, ...
- Spanish:perfeccionar, depurar, ...
- Portuguese:aperfeiçoar, purificar, ...
- Chinese:改进, 提炼, ...
- Japanese:洗練させる, 精製する, ...
- Arabic:نَقَّحَ, نَقَّى, ...
- Hebrew:לְלַטֵּשׁ, לְזַקֵּק, ...
- Russian:усовершенствовать, рафинировать, ...
- Ukrainian:покращувати, очищати, ...
- Hindi:परिष्कृत करना, शुद्ध करना, ...
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