Raffinieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Raffinieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to refine", "to purify" or "to process".

Essential properties of "raffinieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: raffinieren
Simple past: raffinierte
Participle: raffiniert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "raffinieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To purify or refine a substance chemically"

Definition: "To purify or improve a substance through chemical processes."
Translation(s): to refine, to purify, to process
Synonym(s): veredeln, klären
Antonym(s): verunreinigen
Related word(s): Raffinerie, Raffination

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Firma raffiniert Rohöl zu Benzin.The company refines crude oil into gasoline.
Zucker wird in der Fabrik raffiniert.Sugar is refined in the factory.
Er raffiniert das Gold, um es zu reinigen.He refines the gold to purify it.

2.) "To make something more sophisticated or elaborate"

Definition: "To make something more sophisticated or complex."
Translation(s): to refine, to elaborate, to perfect, to enhance
Synonym(s): verfeinern, verbessern
Antonym(s): vereinfachen
Related word(s): Raffinesse

📝 Some usage examples:

Er raffiniert seine Technik ständig.He constantly refines his technique.
Sie raffinieren das Rezept mit neuen Gewürzen.They refine the recipe with new spices.
Der Künstler raffiniert seine Methode über die Jahre.The artist refines his method over the years.

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