Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

refinery

noun

/rɪˈfaɪnəri/

Definition

A facility that processes crude oil and other raw materials into useful products.

Examples

The oil refinery produces gasoline and diesel fuel from crude oil.
After the hydrocarbons are extracted, they are sent to the refinery for further processing.
Many coastal areas have refineries due to easy access to import raw materials.

Meaning

Refinery is a place where raw materials, especially crude oil, are transformed into more valuable and usable products through various chemical processes.