Refining

(noun)

Refining (as in non-metallurgical uses) consists of purifying an impure material, in this case a metal.

Related Terms

  • electric arc furnace
  • steelmaking

Examples of Refining in the following topics:

  • Steelmaking and Refining

    • Refining consists of purifying an impure material, in this case a metal.
    • In refining, the final material is usually chemically identical to the original, but purer.
    • The term "refining" is used in a narrower context.
    • For the gray pig iron to be usable, a preliminary refining process was developed to remove the silicon.
    • The product of this process was a white metal known as finers metal or refined iron.
  • Current Obligations Expected to Be Refinanced

    • Per FASB 6, current obligations that an enterprise intends and is able to refinance with long term debt have different reporting requirements.
    • Calculating the up-front, ongoing, and potentially variable transaction costs of refinancing is an important part of the decision on whether or not to refinance.
    • Deciding to refinance debt can be a balancing act between the funds requested and the interest rate charged on the funds.
  • Baule

    • BaoulĂ©sculptures are renowned for their refinement, form, diversity, and labor they represent.
    • Their sculptures are renowned for their refinement, their form and diversity, and for the labor they represent.
  • Specific Purpose of a Speech

    • As the speaker refines his or her purpose, the speech begins to narrow to its ultimate point.
    • From there, the next most-refined level is the specific purpose, which fuses the topic and general purpose.
    • Going from the general to the specific is all about refinement.
    • Just keep picturing the inverted pyramid, getting closer and closer to the most specific points to assist in the refinement process of honing a topic into a specific purpose and a solid thesis with substantive evidence to make a case.
  • Productivity Gains from Technology

    • Mining and metal refining technologies played a key role in technological progress.
    • Much of our understanding of fundamental chemistry evolved from ore smelting and refining, with De Re Metallica being the leading chemistry text for 180 years.
    • Mining and metal refining technologies played a key role in technological progress.
    • Much of our understanding of fundamental chemistry evolved from ore smelting and refining, with De Re Metallica being the leading chemistry text for 180 years.
    • Mining and metal refining technologies played a key role in technological progress.
  • General Purpose

    • As the speaker begins to refine the thesis and create supporting arguments, the pyramid gets narrower and narrower as he or she drives the point home.
    • Again, this speech take a topic like Facebook and refines it down to a purpose, like persuasion.
    • The widest part is the topic; as the speaker refines and hones his or her purpose into a thesis and supporting arguments, he or she narrows the speech down.
  • Shoin Rooms

    • A shoin is a type of audience hall in Japanese architecture that was developed during the Muromachi period and refined during the Momoyama period.
    • The foundations for the design of today's traditional Japanese residential houses were established in the late Muromachi period and refined during the ensuing Momoyama period.
  • Payback, ROI and renewable energy

    • Costs for nonrenewable energy sources, such as coal and oil, include extraction from the ground and refinement (both of which are expensive).
    • With renewable energy (e.g. wind and sunlight), however, after the expense of conversion machinery is paid for, the electricity or heat obtained is free of charge (minus the cost of maintenance and disposal) while non-renewables maintain the constant expenses associated with: continuous extraction and refinement, waste treatment, maintenance and disposal, and related environmental disasters and healthcare costs.
  • Managerial Accounting

    • Through integrating accounting knowledge with strategic decision-making, organizations can improve performance, refine strategy, and mitigate risk.
  • Putting benefit perception and service together

    • (www.dow.com/safechem/about/story.htm) These services include waste collection and refinement, parts washing, oil collection, and chemical recovery and disposal.
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