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  • noun Plural form of biorefinery.

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Examples

  • 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

  • While so-called biorefineries have blossomed abroad, concerns that technique would undermine recycling efforts and create worse air pollution stalled efforts in California.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2010

  • - 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

  • - 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.

    StarTribune.com rss feed 2010

  • 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

  • - 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.

    TheState.com: Homepage 2010

  • (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.

    KLTV - Local and National News 2010

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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