Definition of "biorefineries" [biorefineries]

• Plural form of biorefinery. (noun)

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• "Its efforts will be concentrated on developing "biorefineries" -- integrated systems for processing feedstocks simultaneously into a variety of products such as fuels, chemicals, and electricity."
• "While so-called biorefineries have blossomed abroad, concerns that technique would undermine recycling efforts and create worse air pollution stalled efforts in California."
• "(AP) - Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy."