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refinery


re·fin·ery

noun \ri-ˈfī-nə-rē, -ˈfīn-rē\
plural re·fin·er·ies

Definition of REFINERY

: a building and equipment for refining or processing (as oil or sugar)

First Known Use of REFINERY

circa 1741

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