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unrefined

/ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

un · re · fined ˌʌn · rɪ · ˈfaɪnd

English Definition

adj. not processed to remove impurities; crude

中文释义

未提炼的

Significado en Español

sin refinar, tosco

한국어 뜻

정제되지 않은, 세련되지 않은

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

chưa tinh chế, thô

Example Sentence

The oil is unrefined and needs processing.

这种油尚未提炼，需要加工处理。

Synonyms

crude raw unpolished

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “unrefined”:

A crude
B refined
C polished
D processed

Show answer

A — crude. “unrefined” means adj. not processed to remove impurities; crude

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ brown sugar still had bits of the raw sugar cane in it.

A pure
B refined
C polished
D unrefined

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D — unrefined. “unrefined” means adj. not processed to remove impurities; crude

Common questions about “unrefined”

What does “unrefined” mean?

unrefined — adj. not processed to remove impurities; crude. In Chinese: 未提炼的.

How do you pronounce “unrefined”?

unrefined is pronounced /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · re · fined.

How do you use “unrefined” in a sentence?

The oil is unrefined and needs processing. (这种油尚未提炼，需要加工处理。)

What are synonyms for “unrefined”?

crude, raw, unpolished — all close in meaning to unrefined (adj. not processed to remove impurities; crude).

Is “unrefined” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. unrefined appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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unrefined

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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