also: せいれんじょ
refinery; smelting works
A facility where metals are refined or smelted. Used in industrial contexts.
There is a large refinery in this area.
The smelting works refines copper and aluminum.
Standard kanji spelling for a refinery or smelting works.
Alternate reading せいれんじょ is also used, though せいれんしょ is more common.
Compound of 精錬 (refining, smelting) and 所 (place, facility).