REFINE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word REFINE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REFINE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Refine

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century: from re-‘again’ + the verb fine, influenced by French raffiner

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rɪˈfʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process

Short Definition:

remove impurities or unwanted elements from substance

Examples:
  • sugar was refined by boiling it in huge iron vats

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