Refinery

usgb/rɪˈfaɪnəri/
noun

A place where a raw material like oil, sugar or metals is processed to be made pure.

The oil refinery processes crude oil into gasoline and other products.
Visual representation of "refinery" - A place where a raw material like oil, sugar or metals is processed to be made pure

Often appears as...

  • oil refinery
  • sugar refinery

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Industrial Scale

Refineries are large industrial complexes, not small-scale workshops or laboratories.

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The city's skyline is marked by the massive structures of several refineries.
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Associated with Pollution

Refineries can be controversial due to pollution and environmental concerns.

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Local activists are concerned about the proposed refinery near the river.
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Economic Significance

Refineries are critical to the economy, impacting jobs and product prices.

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The new refinery is expected to boost the country's fuel production.
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