refining
/rɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
noun
- The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance, especially a natural resource like oil or metal.
- The refining of crude oil produces gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
- Gold refining involves melting the metal and separating out other minerals.
- New technologies have made the refining of sugar more efficient and less wasteful.
- The process of improving something by making small changes or removing flaws.
- Constant refining of the software led to a much smoother user experience.
- The chef's refining of the recipe resulted in a lighter, fluffier cake.
- The refining of her writing style took years of practice and feedback.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of refine: to remove impurities from a substance.
- They are refining the crude oil before shipping it to distributors.
- The company is refining copper at its new plant in Arizona.
- The laboratory is refining a sample of seawater to extract lithium.
- Present participle of refine: to improve something by making small adjustments or removing flaws.
- He spent the weekend refining his resume for the job application.
- The team is refining the design of the car to make it more aerodynamic.
- She is refining her public speaking skills by joining a debate club.