refiner (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [rɪˈfaɪnər]
Definition
A person or thing that purifies or improves something, especially a substance like oil, sugar, or metal.
Examples
The sugar refiner uses a complex process to remove impurities.
This company is a major refiner of crude oil.
A skilled artisan acted as a refiner of antique furniture, bringing out its original beauty.
How to Use refiner
- refiner of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what substance is being refined. — "She is a renowned refiner of rare metals."
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