Meaning & use
refiner
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A person, machine, or company that purifies or processes raw materials, such as oil or sugar, into a finished product.
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The refiner processed the crude oil into gasoline and diesel.
A sugar refiner turns raw cane into the white crystals sold in stores.
A note on using this word
Most commonly associated with the oil and sugar industries, where raw materials are chemically purified into usable products.
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processorpurifier
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