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refineries
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a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it
- The oil refinery processes crude oil into gasoline and diesel.
- The refinery's advanced technology ensures the efficient purification of oil.
- The refinery's location near the port allows for easy import of raw materials.
- The new refinery will boost local employment by creating numerous jobs.
- Workers at the refinery monitor the purification process to ensure quality control.