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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Reports of a fire at a major oil refinery outside Tehran sparked fears the conflict was only escalating, marking the first attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, if confirmed.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its Ras Tanura oil refinery, one of the world’s largest, after a drone strike.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
As always, some states also have pricier averages than others, due to factors ranging from nearby refinery supply to local fuel requirements and differing tax rates.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the ongoing fighting caused Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery to suspend production.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its Ras Tanura oil refinery, one of the world’s largest, after a drone strike.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
As always, some states also have pricier averages than others, due to factors ranging from nearby refinery supply to local fuel requirements and differing tax rates.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the ongoing fighting caused Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery to suspend production.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for refinery
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“Refinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refinery. Accessed 12 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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