serrefine

/səˈrɛfɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something more refined or delicate

“The chef had to serrefine the delicate flavors of the dish to impress the food critic.”

2. verb

to refine or purify something, especially through a process of selective breeding

“The breeder aimed to serrefine the rare species of orchid to make it more suitable for gardens.”

3. noun

the process of refining or purifying something

“The company’s new technology enables a more efficient serrefine of the water purification process.”

Synonyms

  • cultivate
  • purify
  • refine

Antonyms

  • coarsen
  • deteriorate