refine : Idioms & Phrases
over-refine
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verb refine too much or with excess of subtlety
overrefine.
- He is overrefining this matter
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refined sugar
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noun a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
sugar.
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refining industry
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noun an industry that produces and delivers oil and oil products
oil industry; oil business.