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Refinery

Definition:

A refinery is an industrial facility used to convert raw materials into usable products through various chemical processes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A facility where crude oil, natural gas, or other raw materials are processed to extract and produce usable petroleum products.

Example Sentence: The refinery in the city produces millions of gallons of gasoline every day.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A plant or factory where raw materials such as sugar, rubber, or metal are purified or transformed into finished products.

Example Sentence: The sugar refinery processes tons of sugar cane daily to produce various grades of refined sugar.

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Sense 3:

Noun: The act or process of refining or improving something, such as ideas, skills, or strategies.

Example Sentence: The writer went through multiple rounds of refining the manuscript until it was perfect.

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Sense 4:

Adjective: Having qualities or characteristics indicating refined taste, manners, or style.

Example Sentence: She threw a classy and refined party, with elegant decorations and a gourmet menu.

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