Definition of "refinery" []

• An industrial plant for purifying a crude substance, such as petroleum or sugar. (noun)

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• "The refinery is being restarted and is expected to resume normal operations early November."
• "While the refinery is old and complex, it is not in worse condition than any other."
• "Its biggest refinery is being constructed in India."