refining

rɪˈfaɪnɪŋ
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Translation of refining from English into Spanish,

Noun

1.

purification

process of making something pure or better
  • Refining of crude oil is essential for fuel production.La refinación del petróleo crudo es esencial para la producción de combustible.
2.

quality enhancement

improvement of quality or precision
  • Refining of the design took several weeks.El perfeccionamiento del diseño tomó varias semanas.

Adjective

1.

improvement

improving by making small changes
  • The refining techniques enhanced the software's performance.Las técnicas de mejora mejoraron el rendimiento del software.
2.

purifying

having the quality of making something pure
refinador
  • The refining process ensures clean water.El proceso de purificación asegura agua limpia.
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Expressions with refining: examples in English and translations in Spanish

refinación de petróleo
procesamiento de petróleo
Oil refining is crucial for producing gasoline and diesel.
capacidad de refinación
The country's refining capacity increased after the new refinery opened.
industria de refinación
The refining industry produces gasoline and diesel from crude oil.
refinación por zona
refinación zonal
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.Ella perfeccionó su presentación antes de la reunión.
2.

purify

TECH.
remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
TECH.
  • The process to refine oil involves several filtration steps..El proceso para refinar el petróleo implica varios pasos de filtración.
3.

polish

make something more elegant or polished
  • The artist refined the sculpture's details.El artista perfeccionó los detalles de la escultura.

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

refinaciónnf.

In smelting, impurities are often removed during the refining stage of processing.

En la fundición, las impurezas suelen eliminarse durante la etapa de refinación del proceso.

refinadoadj./nm.

Most likely, it's a problem with the refining process.

Lo más probable es que sea un problema del proceso de refinado.

refinonm.

These technologies are of great significance in the current refining scheme.

Esas tecnologías tienen una gran importancia en el esquema de refino actual.

refinamientonm.

The extraction and refining processes of crude oil are very costly.

Los procesos de extracción y refinamiento del petróleo crudo son muy costosos.

refineríanf.

But the bigger problem right now is the refining operation.

Peor el mayor problema ahora es la operación de la refinería.

refinadoradj.

For all of us this life is a time of sifting and refining.

Esta vida es para todos un tiempo tamizador y refinador.

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refining: Examples and translations in context

Heavy oil can be converted into fuels through various refining processes.

El petróleo pesado puede convertirse en combustibles mediante varios procesos de refinación.

These mixtures are a result of the refining and smelting processes.

Esas mezclas son el resultado de los procesos de refinación y fundición.

The factory generates significant amounts of slag with each metal refining batch.

La fábrica genera cantidades significativas de escoria con cada lote de refinación de metal.

Raw materials from the refining industry are essential for numerous everyday products.

Las materias primas de la industria de refinación son esenciales para numerosos productos cotidianos.

It is also suitable for refining barley and other grain varieties.

También es apta para la refinación de cebada y otros tipos de grano.

A spirit derived from the waste product of refining white sugar.

Es un licor derivado de los desechos de la refinación de azúcar blanca.

Protection of surface well and has good liquidity, refining of flux.

Protección de la superficie bien y tiene buena liquidez, refinación de flujo.

The refining industry often faces scrutiny from environmentalist groups and activists.

La industria de refinación a menudo enfrenta el escrutinio de grupos ecologistas y activistas.

See also:

oil refiningrefining capacityrefining industryzone refining
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