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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The Ukrainian military and security services have also stepped up drone and missile attacks against Russian refineries and other infrastructure such as pipelines and pumping stations in recent months.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The seasonal shift to cheaper winter-blend gasoline could help offset cost increases related to the refinery fire, softening the impact for drivers.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency issued decisions on 16 petitions from small refineries looking to be exempt from federal biofuel standards.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Sanctions, and Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, are also hitting businesses.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The seasonal shift to cheaper winter-blend gasoline could help offset cost increases related to the refinery fire, softening the impact for drivers.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency issued decisions on 16 petitions from small refineries looking to be exempt from federal biofuel standards.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Sanctions, and Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, are also hitting businesses.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Refinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refinery. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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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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