refine
/rɪˈfaɪn/
verb
- To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance, making it purer.
- Gold must be refined to remove other metals.
- The factory refines crude oil into gasoline.
- They refine sugar to make it white and granular.
- To improve something by making small changes, making it more precise or effective.
- The chef refined the recipe to make it even tastier.
- He refined his drawing skills through years of practice.
- She refined her speech after getting feedback from friends.
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