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refinement

Synonyms of refinement Antonyms of refinement Examples of refinement Usage of refinement Parts of refinement Definition that contains refinement Words sounding like refinement Explanation of refinement

noun
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
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purification refining

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processing
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
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"I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"

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cultivation culture finish polish

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flawlessness perfection ne plus ultra
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the result of improving something
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"he described a refinement of this technique"

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elaboration

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betterment improvement advance
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the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
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"a man of intellectual refinement"

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civilisation civilization

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excellence
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a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
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nicety nuance shade subtlety

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signification import meaning significance

Antonyms of refinement

back start retreat decline export imperfection recede insignificance