prerefine

/priːriːfaɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to refine before use; to purify or process (something) before using it

“The process of prefabricating and prefurnishing the apartment took a lot of effort, but the final result was well worth it, as the building was well-prepared for its inhabitants, and it was only necessary to prerefine the systems to make them operational.”

2. noun

the act of refining something before use

“The prerefine process of the chemicals was crucial to the success of the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • process
  • purify
  • refine

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute