refinement — the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
Korean meaning: 정제, 정련 (불순물을 제거하는 과정)
Korean pronunciation: 리-파인-먼트 (강세: 파인)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's refinement was so impressive that even the queen's butler asked for etiquette tips.
- The chef's sauce underwent so much refinement that it evolved from ketchup to gourmet perfection.
- The design requires refinement to meet customer expectations.
refinement
NOUN//rɪˈfaɪnmənt//
the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
Removing impurities through careful processing
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Origin
From Old French 'refiner' meaning to purify or make fine, derived from Latin 'refinare' (re- + finare, from finis meaning end or boundary). The suffix '-ment' was added to form the noun.
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“My grandmother's refinement was so impressive that even the queen's butler asked for etiquette tips.”
“The chef's sauce underwent so much refinement that it evolved from ketchup to gourmet perfection.”
“The design requires refinement to meet customer expectations.”
“Sugar refinement removes impurities from raw sugar cane.”
“His lack of refinement showed when he ate pizza with a fork and knife at the fancy restaurant.”
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