n. One who repines. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, refines. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl. Refineries [ Cf. F. raffinerie. ] 1. The building and apparatus for refining or purifying, esp. metals and sugar. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A furnace in which cast iron is refined by the action of a blast on the molten metal. [ 1913 Webster ]