refiner

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Recent Examples of refiner So far, outside of Vulcan, a small number of other companies have been selected, including Korea Zinc, a metal refiner; MP Materials, a Nevada rare-earth mining company; and ReElement Technologies, an Indiana producer of rare-earth elements and battery metals that partners with Vulcan. Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026 After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner. Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 China is both the largest purchaser of New Caledonian nickel and the world’s largest refiner of nickel. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Ionic Rare Earths Limited is a miner, refiner and recycler of sustainable and traceable magnet and heavy rare earths. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 The country is the leading refiner for 19 out of 20 of the most important strategic minerals, with an average market share of 70%, according to the International Energy Agency. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Residents came to the February meeting to push back against a nickel refiner eyeing a vacant manufacturing site. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026 Each bar is typically stamped with key details, including its weight, purity and the refiner’s hallmark. Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 As a refiner, your profit lives in the spread between these two prices. Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refiner
Noun
  • Return the filter to its housing.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • When the filter is full, the unit stops working efficiently.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • If your home's air feels dusty or less than fresh, check out this air purifier that more than 3,000 shoppers picked up in the past month.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Don’t let smoke, dust or pet dander wreak havoc in your home with this smart air purifier.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • One began in March after the department received an anonymous complaint about a valve on an aqua ammonia clarifier tank, not the same tank involved in the explosion, the department said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026

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“Refiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refiner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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