REFINERY


Meaning of REFINERY in English

rə̇ˈfīn(ə)rē, rēˈf-, -)ri noun

( -es )

: a building and equipment for refining or purifying metals, oil, or sugar ; specifically : a furnace with a shallow hearth for refining pig iron to wrought iron or to iron suitable for puddling

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