What is another word for beneficiate?
Pronunciation: [bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Beneficiate is a term used mainly in mining and metallurgy, which means to process or enrich a mineral or metal. There are several synonyms for the word beneficiate, including refining, purifying, processing, upgrading, and enhancing. Refining refers to the process of removing impurities from the mineral or metal. Purifying is the act of removing contaminants or impurities. Processing refers to the different methods employed in the transformation of the raw material to a finished product. Upgrading means improving the quality or value of the mineral or metal. Finally, enhancing means increasing the level of the desired attribute or property of the substance.
