refinery

Word parts

refine + -ry

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /rɪˈfʌɪn(ə)ri/

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Noun

Singular refinery

Plural refineries

1. (countable) A refinery is a factory or other kind of building used to manufacture refined products like sugar and oil.

Related words

• refine
• refiner