refinery
noun
re·fin·ery
ri-ˈfī-nə-rē 
-ˈfīn-rē
plural refineries
: a building and equipment for refining or processing something (such as oil or sugar)
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Falling drone debris also sparked a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery, one of the largest in southern Russia, authorities said in a Telegram post.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Last year, the California Energy Commission identified declining crude production as a problem for local refineries, which produce 90% of the gasoline used in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Ukraine’s General Staff said both the refinery and port are used to supply Moscow’s armed forces.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Overnight into Saturday, Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery and port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local Russian officials reported.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Last year, the California Energy Commission identified declining crude production as a problem for local refineries, which produce 90% of the gasoline used in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Ukraine’s General Staff said both the refinery and port are used to supply Moscow’s armed forces.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Overnight into Saturday, Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery and port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local Russian officials reported.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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refinery
noun
re·fin·ery
ri-ˈfīn-(ə-)rē
plural refineries
: a building and equipment for refining metals, oil, or sugar
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