refining: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/refining

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REFINING

(refine, refining, refinar, foredle, raffinere, rense)

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1 sense for refining as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Refining
- Refinement
- Purification
Definitions:
- the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

Noun related (for refining)
refining industry

6 senses for refine as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Polish
- Refine
- Fine-tune
- Down
Definitions:
- improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Examples:
- Refine one's style of writing
Synonyms:
- Complicate
- Refine
- Rarify
- Elaborate
Definitions:
- make more complex, intricate, or richer
Examples:
- Refine a design or pattern
Synonyms:
- Refine
Definitions:
- treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
Examples:
- Refine paper stock
- Refine pig iron
- Refine oil
Synonyms:
- Refine
- Rectify
Definitions:
- reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state
- separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Examples:
- Refine sugar
Synonyms:
- Refine
Definitions:
- attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying
Examples:
- Many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
Synonyms:
- Refine
Definitions:
- make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
Examples:
- Refine a method of analysis
- Refine the constant in the equation

Verb related (for refine)
over-refine
overrefine

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