refining

rɪˈfaɪnɪŋ
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Translation of refining from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

purification

process of making something pure or better
  • Refining of crude oil is essential for fuel production.Het raffineren van ruwe olie is essentieel voor de brandstofproductie.
2.

quality enhancement

improvement of quality or precision
  • Refining of the design took several weeks.Het verfijnen van het ontwerp nam enkele weken in beslag.

Adjective

1.

improvement

improving by making small changes
verfijnend
  • The refining techniques enhanced the software's performance.De verfijnde technieken verbeterden de prestaties van de software.
2.

purifying

having the quality of making something pure
verfijnend
  • The refining process ensures clean water.Het zuiveringsproces zorgt voor schoon water.
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Expressions with refining: examples in English and translations in Dutch

olie raffinage
olieverwerking
Oil refining is crucial for producing gasoline and diesel.
raffinagecapaciteit
The country's refining capacity increased after the new refinery opened.
raffinage-industrie
The refining industry produces gasoline and diesel from crude oil.
zonezuivering
Zone refining is used to purify silicon for electronics.

Synonyms and analogies of refining in English

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.
refine
rɪˈfaɪn
Verb
tr./intr.
1.

improvement

improve something by making small changes
  • She refined her presentation before the meeting.Ze verfijnde haar presentatie voor de vergadering.
2.

purify

TECH.
remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
TECH.
  • The process to refine oil involves several filtration steps.Het proces om olie te raffineren omvat verschillende filtratiestappen.
3.

polish

make something more elegant or polished
  • The artist refined the sculpture's details.De kunstenaar verfijnde de details van het beeldhouwwerk.

Translations of "refining" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
verfijndadj./pp.

He admired the refining quality of the artisan's work.

Hij bewonderde hoe verfijnd en zuiverend het werk van de ambachtsman was.

Noun
verfijningnf.

She shows refining effort in her writing to make it clearer.

Ze steekt veel verfijning in haar teksten om ze duidelijker te maken.

raffinaderijnf.

The largest extraction and refining operation on the continent.

De grootste raffinaderij op het vasteland.

zuiveringnf.

Oxidation reactions are common in industrial applications like metal refining.

Oxidatiereacties komen veel voor in industriële processen zoals de zuivering van metalen.

verfijnen

He focused on refining his tennis stroke before the tournament began.

Hij richtte zich erop zijn tennisslag te verfijnen voordat het toernooi begon.

raffinage

Deodorising is applied in the refining of edible oils and fats.

Deodoriseren wordt toegepast in de raffinage van eetbare oliën en vetten.

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refining: Examples and translations in context

The artist painted endlessly, refining every detail of the masterpiece.

De kunstenaar heeft onverstoorbaar door geschilderd en elk detail van het meesterwerk verfijnd.

This analysis will provided the basis for developing and refining the methodology.

Op basis van deze analyse zal de methodologie ontwikkeld en verfijnd worden.

Machine learning involves refining data to improve predictions.

Bij machine learning wordt de data steeds verder verfijnd om de voorspellingen te verbeteren.

The prediction error decreased after refining the statistical formula.

De voorspellingsfout nam af nadat de statistische formule was verfijnd.

Fortunately, our engineers have been making great progress in refining the robotics in your armor.

We hebben veel vooruitgang geboekt en de robotica in uw pantser verfijnd.

The body is refining its needs once again.

Het lichaam verfijnd opnieuw zijn behoeften.

Fortunately, our engineers have been making great progress in refining the robotics in your armor.

We hebben veel vooruitgang geboekt en de robotica in uw pantser verfijnd.

The taste of an oyster is defined by its terroir and its refining.

De smaak van een oester wordt bepaald door zijn afkomst en verfijning.

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