noun
Uncommon
refining
Refining (noun) means the process of purifying a raw material. Example: “Refining crude oil produces gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.”
noun
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The process of purifying a raw material.
"Refining crude oil produces gasoline, diesel, and other fuels."
How to use refining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe industrial process of turning a raw material into a pure, usable one.
Common pairings
oil refining
metal refining
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- Plural
- refinings
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What does “refining” mean?
The word “refining” means the process of purifying a raw material. In plain terms, the industrial process of turning a raw material into a pure, usable one.
How do you use “refining” in a sentence?
Here is “refining” used in a sentence: “Refining crude oil produces gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.”
What part of speech is “refining”?
“Refining” is a noun.
Is “refining” a common word?
“Refining” is an uncommon word in modern English.
