Refinement: meaning, definitions and examples

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refinement

[ rɪˈfaɪnmənt ]

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in industrial processes

The process of making a substance pure by removing unwanted or harmful substances.

Synonyms

clarification, distillation, purification

Examples of usage

The water refinement process involves removing impurities such as bacteria and contaminants.
Refinement is essential in the production of pharmaceutical products.

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in personal development

The process of improving or making something more polished, elegant, or cultured.

Synonyms

cultivation, elegance, improvement

Examples of usage

The refinement of one's manners and etiquette is important in social settings.
The refinement of his skills led to his success in the art world.

Translations

Translations of the word "refinement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refinamento

🇮🇳 परिष्करण

🇩🇪 Verfeinerung

🇮🇩 pemurnian

🇺🇦 удосконалення

🇵🇱 rafinacja

🇯🇵 精錬 (せいれん)

🇫🇷 raffinement

🇪🇸 refinamiento

🇹🇷 arıtma

🇰🇷 정제 (정밀화)

🇸🇦 تنقية

🇨🇿 zjemnění

🇸🇰 zušľachťovanie

🇨🇳 精炼 (jīngliàn)

🇸🇮 izboljšava

🇮🇸 fágun

🇰🇿 тазалау

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება

🇦🇿 təmizləmə

🇲🇽 refinamiento

Word origin

The word 'refinement' originated from the Old French word 'refinement', which came from the Latin word 're' (again) and 'finire' (to finish). The term has been used since the 17th century to refer to the process of making something more pure or elegant.