Usine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Usine is a noun meaning (obsolete) A West Indian sugar factory.
Meaning
(obsolete) A West Indian sugar factory.
Example Sentences
Account of the usines or central sugar factories on the island
On our usines vacuum pans are used to make a high class of sugar, triple effects to save fuel, and filter presses to recover the sugar lost otherwise in the scum.
The testator died possessed of one third share in an usine or manufactory of refined sugar, and in the machinery, stock in trade, book debts, and effects belonging thereto.
Word Forms
- usines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bast, facility, factory, mill, plant, plants.
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