unrefined
adjective
un·re·fined
ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd 
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Examples of unrefined in a Sentence
unrefined sugar
an unrefined mountaineer's hut
guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open
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The goal is simple: remove the fear of failure and make room for raw, unrefined thinking.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Most of the unrefined crude oil processed in California arrives by ships from foreign ports.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Overall, the healthfulness of starches depends on their source, as unrefined starches are generally more nutrient-dense than refined ones.15
The Link Between Starches and Carbs
Starch is a type of carbohydrate made of long chains of sugar molecules.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Follow her steps below: 2 ½ cups whole wheat einkorn flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp unrefined sea salt
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup coconut sugar (turn to powder in a blender)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Most of the unrefined crude oil processed in California arrives by ships from foreign ports.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Overall, the healthfulness of starches depends on their source, as unrefined starches are generally more nutrient-dense than refined ones.15
The Link Between Starches and Carbs
Starch is a type of carbohydrate made of long chains of sugar molecules.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Follow her steps below: 2 ½ cups whole wheat einkorn flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp unrefined sea salt
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup coconut sugar (turn to powder in a blender)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrefined. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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