Refining and Scouring

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Refining noun - The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.).

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Scouring and refining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scouring" instead a noun "Refining".

Nearby Words: refined, refine, refinement, refinery, refiner

Scouring noun - The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.

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Refining and scouring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refining" instead a noun "Scouring".

Nearby Words: scour, scoured, scourer

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