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to refine
01
to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance
Transitive: to refine a substance
Example
The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants.
The skincare product is designed to refine pores and remove excess oils from the skin.
02
to improve by making small adjustments or removing impurities to enhance quality or effectiveness
Transitive: to refine sth
Example
She refined her essay by revising the structure and clarifying key points.
The company refined its product design based on customer feedback.
03
to make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous
Transitive: to refine sth
Example
The medication helped refine the pain, making it more bearable.
The coach refined the intensity of the training session to avoid overworking the players.
04
to make something more precise, detailed, or excellent
Transitive: to refine sth
Example
The scientist refined the experiment to improve the accuracy of the results.
He refined the algorithm to ensure more accurate results.
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fine
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refine
Verb
overrefine
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overrefine
Verb
refined
Adjective
refined
Adjective
refinement
Noun
refinement
Noun
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