Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beneficiate
verb
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃieɪt/
Definition
To treat a raw material, especially a mineral, to improve its quality or to extract valuable components.
Examples
- The mining company aimed to beneficiate the ore to increase its market value.
- New techniques were developed to beneficiate the low-grade minerals more efficiently.
Meaning
The process of enhancing the value of a material by removing impurities or extracting useful elements.
Synonyms
- process
- refine
- improve
- enrich
