Examples of “refine” in a Sentence

verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

• The plant refines crude oil into gasoline.
• Workers refine sugar cane until it becomes the white crystals we use in baking.
• The factory refines raw metal ore to remove dirt and other materials.

verb To improve something gradually by making small, careful adjustments.

• She refined her essay through several drafts.
• The team refined their approach after early testing.
• The chef refined the recipe by adding a little less salt each time.