beneficiate

 
Pronunciation: /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃɪeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • treat (a raw material) to improve its properties: the development of techniques for beneficiating minerals

Derivatives

beneficiation

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Spanish beneficiar (from beneficio 'benefit') + -ate3