refine in Portuguese
refine in Portuguese is refinar, purificar — refine means to remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
refine in Portuguese
refinar
(transitive) To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.
purificar
(intransitive) To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.
What does "refine" mean?
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verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
"The plant refines crude oil into gasoline."
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verb To improve something gradually by making small, careful adjustments.
"She refined her essay through several drafts."
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refine in a sentence
- The plant refines crude oil into gasoline.
- She refined her essay through several drafts.
- The team refined their approach after early testing.
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What is "refine" in Portuguese?
"refine" in Portuguese is refinar, purificar. refine means: To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
How do you use "refine" in a sentence?
Example: "The plant refines crude oil into gasoline." In Portuguese, "refine" is refinar, purificar.
Are there other ways to say "refine" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "refine": refinar, purificar.
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