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to refine
01
to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance
Transitive: to refine a substance
02
to improve by making small adjustments or removing impurities to enhance quality or effectiveness
Transitive: to refine sth
03
to make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous
Transitive: to refine sth
04
to make something more precise, detailed, or excellent
Transitive: to refine sth
refine
v
fine
v
overrefine
v
overrefine
v
refined
adj
refined
adj
refinement
n
refinement
n
Example
The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products.
The jeweler used a polishing technique to refine the gemstone and enhance its brilliance.
The skincare product is designed to refine pores and remove excess oils from the skin.
The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants.
The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums.
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