Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

processing-plant

Noun
/ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ plænt/
Definition
A processing plant is a facility where raw materials are processed and converted into finished products or intermediate goods.
Examples
  • The fruit processing plant converts fresh fruit into juices and jams.
  • Workers at the processing plant ensure that products meet quality standards before distribution.
  • After the harvest, crops are sent directly to the processing plant for packaging.
Meaning
The term refers to an industrial site specifically designed for the transformation of materials through various methods such as mechanical, chemical, or biological processing.
Synonyms
  • manufacturing facility
  • refinery
  • industrial plant