Definition of fining Fining

/fajˈnɪŋ/ - [fayning] - fin•ing

We found 7 definitions of fining from 4 different sources.

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What does fining mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fining (Verb)
    Present participle of fine.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fining (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Fine
  • fining (n.)
    The act of imposing a fin/.
  • fining (n.)
    The process of fining or refining; clarification; also (Metal.), the conversion of cast iron into suitable for puddling, in a hearth or charcoal fire.
  • fining (n.)
    That which is used to refine; especially, a preparation of isinglass, gelatin, etc., for clarifying beer.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • fining
    fīn′ing, n. process of refining or purifying.—n. Fin′ing-pot, a pot or vessel used in refining

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  • fining, verb, gerund of fine (infinitive).
  • fining, noun, singular of finings.

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