Difference between Crude and Unrefined

What is the difference between Crude and Unrefined?

Crude as an adjective is being in a natural state. while Unrefined as an adjective is crude, raw or unprocessed

Crude

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Being in a natural state. Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made. Lacking concealing elements. Lacking tact or taste. Being in an unanalyzed form. Immature or unripe.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any substance in its natural state. Crude oil.

Example sentence: In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more than 60 percent. Gas prices are as high as they are now in part because we've had no comprehensive national energy policy for the past few decades.

Unrefined

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: crude, raw or unprocessedlacking refinement; uncouth

We hope you now know whether to use Crude or Unrefined in your sentence.

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