refinery
nounHow many syllables in refinery?
There are 4 syllables in the word refinery.How to pronounce refinery:
Definition of refinery:
- refinery (noun):
- an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance.
- a building and equipment for refining or processing something (such as oil or sugar)
Synonyms for refinery:
industrial plant
oil refinery
petroleum refinery
plant
works
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