Synonyms for refining
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Refinement (process of refining)
Related words
- Phrases
- zone refining
Forms
- Plural
- refinings → refinements, purifications…
Example sentences
- purification You won't see protein purification in a genetics course.
- refinement I read many books, and attained refinement.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| refining | falling | |
| purification | falling | |
| refinement | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- refinement3
- 12 letters
- purification5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (refinement3 = 3 syllables).