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 Russian Defense Ministry said the attacks were in direct response to Ukraine’s drone strikes on refineries and other infrastructure deep within its territory.
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John Hudson, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
While working at the refinery, Motley longed to be a filmmaker.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
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John Hudson, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
While working at the refinery, Motley longed to be a filmmaker.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Refinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refinery. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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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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