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unrefined

[ uhn-ri-fahynd ]

adjective

  1. not refined; refined; not purified, as substances:

    unrefined metal.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. coarse or crude; lacking in refinement of taste, feeling, manners, language, etc.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,



unrefined

/ ˌʌ԰ɪˈڲɪԻ /

adjective

  1. (of substances such as petroleum, ores, and sugar) not processed into a pure or usable form
  2. coarse in manners or language
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unrefined1

First recorded in 1585–95; un- 1 + refined
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Processing and food safety techniques are also unrefined.

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These are typically labeled as extra virgin, virgin, cold pressed or unrefined, depending on exactly how they were pressed.

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First, Mary sends an unrefined George, wearing drab brown, to France in 1612 to learn how to be a gentleman.

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It is known as the "unorganised" refining sector, which distinguishes it from big refiners who make gold bars and coins from imported, unrefined gold.

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In fact, chocolate – or more specifically cacao, the raw, unrefined bean – is a medicinal wonder.

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