refinery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.

Pronunciation

/rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Usmaan (Middle river exports)-refinery.wav

Word forms

refinery refineries

Etymology

From refine + -ry.

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