verbπShareTo purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities."to refine gold"processchemistrymaterialindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become pure; to be cleared of impure matter."The goldsmith carefully refined the impure ore to extract pure gold. "processchemistrymaterialsubstanceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo purify of coarseness, vulgarity, inelegance, etc.; to polish."a refined style"styleappearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence."The chef refined his cooking techniques, making his dishes more flavorful and elegant. "qualitystyleachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make nice or subtle."The artist refined her painting, making the colors more subtle and the brushstrokes less noticeable. "qualitystyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe refined form of a commodity, as opposed to its raw or generic form."The refined sugar, used in baking, is a different product than the raw sugar cane. "businessindustrymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePrecise, freed from imprecision, particularly:"The chef's recipe was refined, ensuring precise measurements and a consistent outcome each time. "qualitystylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:"The art student's refined taste was evident in her carefully chosen colors and brushstrokes. "culturestylecharacterqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePurified, reduced in or freed from impurities, particularly:"The chemist carefully refined the sugar, removing all the unwanted impurities. "qualitymaterialsubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a market) Dealing in a refined product such as sugar or petroleum."The refined sugar market is booming because of the new, efficient processing plant. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
