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- [ri-fahyn]
- /rɪˈfaɪn/
- /rɪˈfaɪnə/
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- [ri-fahyn]
- /rɪˈfaɪn/
Definitions of refiner word
- verb with object refiner to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum. 1
- verb with object refiner to purify from what is coarse, vulgar, or debasing; make elegant or cultured. 1
- verb with object refiner to bring to a finer state or form by purifying. 1
- verb with object refiner to make more fine, subtle, or precise: to refine one's writing style. 1
- verb without object refiner to become pure: The silver is refining in the furnace. 1
- verb without object refiner to become more fine, elegant, or polished: His parents hope that his manners will refine as he gets older. 1
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Origin of refiner
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; re- + fine1
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Parts of speech for Refiner
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refiner popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
refiner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refiner
noun refiner
- clarifier — A clarifier is a vessel or stage in which remaining suspended solids are separated from a liquid to leave a clear overflow.
- deodorizer — any substance or device used in deodorizing something; esp., a spray or the like used to mask odors, as in a room
- disinfectant — any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
- fumigator — a person or thing that fumigates.
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