refined

Example Sentences

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Like the new federal dietary guidelines released back in January, the document cautions against processed foods and refined sugars.

From Los Angeles Times

While the crude oil is now in Cuba, it still needs to be refined at an ageing refinery in Havana – a process which could take longer than a week.

From BBC

The move would be a huge blow to countries like the Philippines and Australia, which are big buyers of refined products from China.

From BBC

While the U.S. benefits from being energy-rich, Walsh notes that it has less refining capacity and has to ship out oil and get refined products shipped back.

From Barron's

The crude must be refined and then the oil products shipped to priority areas.

From The Wall Street Journal