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    refining

    US /rɪ'faɪnɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /rɪ'faɪnɪŋ/

    B1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To change slightly in order to improve it
    The editor will be refining your story for our readers
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To narrow down your search to a smaller number
    I am refining my internet search to find books by this author
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To clean liquids by removing unwanted substances
    I am refining this oil by taking out the dirt

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    Could earthworms help transform the future of organic farming? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience

    26:48Could earthworms help transform the future of organic farming? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience
    • Those incredible natural engineers he's introducing on his farm are not only mixing up the soil, they're refining and improving it, making nutrients more available to the plants.

      Those incredible natural engineers he's introducing on his farm are not only mixing up the soil, they're refining and improving it, making nutrients more available to the plants.

    • engineers he's introducing on his farm are not only mixing up the soil, they're refining

      engineers he's introducing on his farm are not only mixing up the soil, they're refining

    A1

    US ready to sign Ukraine minerals deal, Trump administration says | BBC News

    06:17US ready to sign Ukraine minerals deal, Trump administration says | BBC News
    • This is all part of a broader effort on the part of the United States government to diversify its critical minerals supply chains away from China, where most of the world's critical minerals, if they're not mined, of course, but they are sent there for processing and refining.

      This is all part of a broader effort on the part of the United States government to diversify its critical minerals supply chains away from China, where most of the world's critical minerals, if they're not mined, of course, but they are sent there for processing and refining.

    • But for the time being, they maintain a near monopoly on the processing and refining of critical minerals.

      But for the time being, they maintain a near monopoly on the processing and refining of critical minerals.

    B1

    Why China is winning the EV war

    08:37Why China is winning the EV war
    • That's why you don't see that much refining happening in developed countries.

      That's why you don't see that much refining happening in developed countries.

    • That's why you don't see that much refining happening in developed countries.

      That's why you don't see that much refining happening in developed countries.

    B1

    How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

    10:41How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
    • These elements are crucial for modern technologies in defense, alongside oil refining, electric cars and wind turbines.

      These elements are crucial for modern technologies in defense, alongside oil refining, electric cars and wind turbines.

    • These elements are crucial for modern technologies in defense, alongside oil refining, electric cars, and wind turbines.

      These elements are crucial for modern technologies in defense, alongside oil refining, electric cars, and wind turbines.

    B1

    Elon's bombshell lawsuit against OpenAI

    03:39Elon's bombshell lawsuit against OpenAI
    • In Elon's lawsuit, though, it talks about how OpenAI has been transformed into a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft and says the new board is refining an AGI to maximize profits from Microsoft, not the benefit of humanity.

      In Elon's lawsuit, though, it talks about how OpenAI has been transformed into a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft and says the new board is refining an AGI to maximize profits from Microsoft, not the benefit of humanity.

    • In Elon's lawsuit, though, it talks about how OpenAI has been transformed into a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft and says the new board is refining an AGI to maximize profits for Microsoft, not the benefit of humanity.

      In Elon's lawsuit, though, it talks about how OpenAI has been transformed into a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft and says the new board is refining an AGI to maximize profits for Microsoft, not the benefit of humanity.

    A1

    Top 10 Best Fighting Game Franchises

    10:54Top 10 Best Fighting Game Franchises
    • Guilty Gear's stride finally cracked the mainstream by refining its systems and bringing in slick visuals that blur the line between 2D and 3D.

      Guilty Gear's stride finally cracked the mainstream by refining its systems and bringing in slick visuals that blur the line between 2D and 3D.

    • Guilty Gear's stride finally cracked the mainstream by refining its systems and bringing in slick visuals that blur the line between 2D and 3D.

      Guilty Gear's stride finally cracked the mainstream by refining its systems and bringing in slick visuals that blur the line between 2D and 3D.

    B2

    Why Pink Himalayan Salt Is So Expensive | So Expensive

    04:49Why Pink Himalayan Salt Is So Expensive | So Expensive
    • Table salt is often made by drilling into underground seabeds, pumping out the saltwater, and then refining it in purification plants.

      Table salt is often made by drilling into underground seabeds, pumping out the saltwater, and then refining it in purification plants.

    • and then refining it in purification plants.

      and then refining it in purification plants.

    B1

    What’s New In Baking | Marmoset Toolbag 5

    13:10What’s New In Baking | Marmoset Toolbag 5
    • Each change made in the scene that directly affects the bake will reset the process automatically and update the resulting textures, adapting and refining until the bake progress bar is complete.

      Each change made in the scene that directly affects the bake will reset the process automatically and update the resulting textures, adapting and refining until the bake progress bar is complete.

    • Each change made in the scene that directly affects the bake will reset the process automatically and update the resulting textures, adapting and refining until the bake progress bar is complete.

      Each change made in the scene that directly affects the bake will reset the process automatically and update the resulting textures, adapting and refining until the bake progress bar is complete.

    B2

    Scientists Created a Plastic That’s Infinitely Recyclable

    05:39Scientists Created a Plastic That’s Infinitely Recyclable
    • Sulfuric acid as a result, because it's a byproduct of petroleum refining, is very, very inexpensive.

      Sulfuric acid as a result, because it's a byproduct of petroleum refining, is very, very inexpensive.

    • Sulfuric acid, as a result, because it's a byproduct of petroleum refining, is very, very inexpensive.

      Sulfuric acid, as a result, because it's a byproduct of petroleum refining, is very, very inexpensive.

    B1

    MY REALISTIC WEEK AT MEDSCHOOL | Reality check | Balancing life w uni | Gym | Exam prep // PETER LE

    15:52MY REALISTIC WEEK AT MEDSCHOOL | Reality check | Balancing life w uni | Gym | Exam prep // PETER LE
    • During clean skills, we were just refining all of our skills.

      During clean skills, we were just refining all of our skills.

    • During clean skills, we were just refining all of our skills.

      During clean skills, we were just refining all of our skills.

    B1