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Definition
An oil refinery; an industrial facility that processes crude oil into petroleum products like gasoline and diesel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to industrial facilities designed for large scale processing of crude oil. It is a technical term that appears mostly in news reports or geography discussions rather than daily casual conversation. When referring to the physical building, use the measure word 間 or 座.
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That oil refinery exploded.
Do you know where there is an oil refinery?
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Common phrases
large-scale oil refinery
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