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- noun Plural form of
biorefinery .
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Examples
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Its efforts will be concentrated on developing "biorefineries" -- integrated systems for processing feedstocks simultaneously into a variety of products such as fuels, chemicals, and electricity.
Fact Sheet On Development And Use Of Bio Based Technologies ITY National Archives 2000
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While so-called biorefineries have blossomed abroad, concerns that technique would undermine recycling efforts and create worse air pollution stalled efforts in California.
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- Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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- Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
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Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
The Seattle Times 2010
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- Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
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(AP) - Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
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Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
The Seattle Times 2010
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Meanwhile, Amyris Inc., of Emeryville, Calif., is developing genetic-engineering technologies that change the way microbes process sugar, turning them into "biorefineries" that could provide alternatives to products derived from petroleum.
And Tomorrow's Winners Will Be... Chris Gay 2010
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Numerous start-up companies are building "biorefineries" to turn plants into ethanol or diesel, a response to mandates that say these fuels can't all be made from corn.
Oil Industry Braces for Drop in U.S. Thirst for Gasoline 2009
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