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grezzo

raw, crude

adjective GRET-tsoh Rare

Also means

rough, unrefined

Usage Note

Grezzo describes material in its unprocessed state: petrolio grezzo (crude oil), diamante grezzo (rough diamond), dati grezzi (raw data). Figuratively it can describe a person as unrefined or boorish. Do not confuse with crudo ('raw' for food). Forms: grezza (f), grezzi (m pl), grezze (f pl).

Examples

"Il petrolio grezzo viene raffinato in fabbrica."

Natural Translation

Crude oil is refined in the factory.

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