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refinery

/riːˈfɪnəri/ noun · British & US
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What does refinery mean?

noun

A plant or installation where crude oil is separated into its various fractions, such as gasoline, kerosene, and fuel oil, by distillation.

Example

"The refinery was a major source of employment in the local community."

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