refine
verb (used with object)
to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities.
refining
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present participleof refine.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Until recently, Africa's largest crude oil producer had no refining capacity and had to import the finished product.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Every bit helps, but here’s not a lot of spare refining capacity with refineries in Russia and in the Middle East offline.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Singapore, a centuries-old entrepôt, has leveraged its location on the main Middle East-to-Asia oil-trade route to become a major energy trading and refining hub.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Patients, many of whom are men who previously worked in industries such as shipbuilding, oil refining, and asbestos manufacturing, have a median survival of about 12 months.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
In another experiment aimed at refining the answers, Dr. Atchley is working with scientists at the Imaging Center in Kansas City.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
