refine
Example Sentences
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Looking ahead, the team plans to refine the technology for communication-focused applications.
From Science Daily
He suggests investors consider something else: buying the stocks of companies that transport refined products.
From Barron's
Japan and the EU will conclude a memorandum of understanding within 30 days on how they can jointly support projects in mining, refining, processing and recycling, the governments said in a joint statement.
In the chemical industry, cerium is widely used in oil refining and glass polishing -- as well as in flints for cigarette lighters.
From Barron's
Refineries in India are more used to refining heavy, sour crudes, which are the type of oil in Russia and in Venezuela, but not the light, sweet type in the U.S.
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