Definitions

1. adjective

not refined or purified, especially in a chemical sense; rough or unpolished

“The crude oil was extracted from the ground and sent to a refinery for processing.”

2. noun

a mixture of crude oil and water, especially one that has been brought to the surface by drilling.

“The oil rig produced a large quantity of crude yesterday.”

3. noun

a person who speaks their mind without filtering their thoughts or words, often in a blunt and honest manner.

“He’s a bit of a crude speaker, but he always tells it like it is.”

4. verb

to remove impurities from (something) by a chemical process.

“The crude was refined to make gasoline.”