refinery
noun
an establishment for refining something, as metal, sugar, or petroleum.
refineries
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pluralof refinery.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It also loosened fuel-quality standards to allow more supplies from second-tier, Soviet-built refineries and banned diesel exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Russia—traditionally one of the world’s largest exporters of refined fuels—has cut domestic fuel production and restricted diesel exports following sustained Ukrainian attacks on its refineries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
U.S. diesel prices jumped to a fresh record high as prolonged disruptions to Middle East energy flows and Russian refineries continue to tighten global supplies ahead of peak-demand season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
U.S. crude oil inventories fell more than expected last week with refineries running near full capacity, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The damage is light, mostly confined to the U-boat pens and refineries, but two errant bombs land in St. Pauli, a neighborhood known for its theaters and cafés and concert halls.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
