refinery
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Noun — A facility where raw materials such as oil, sugar, or metal ore are processed and purified.
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How to use refinery
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Etymology
From refine plus the place-noun suffix -ry.
Full origin of refinery →Frequently asked questions
What does “refinery” mean?
The word “refinery” means a facility where raw materials such as oil, sugar, or metal ore are processed and purified. In plain terms, a plant or factory where a raw material is purified into a usable product.
How do you pronounce “refinery”?
“Refinery” is pronounced rih-FEYE-nuh-rih (/rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “refinery” in a sentence?
Here is “refinery” used in a sentence: “The oil refinery employs thousands of workers.”
What part of speech is “refinery”?
“Refinery” is a noun.
Is “refinery” a common word?
“Refinery” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.