fining

[ fahy-ning ]

noun
  1. the process by which fused glass is freed of undissolved gases.

  2. the process of clarifying or filtering a wine or spirit.

Origin of fining

1
First recorded in 1495–1505; fine1 + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for fining

fining

/ (ˈfaɪnɪŋ) /


noun
  1. the process of removing undissolved gas bubbles from molten glass

  2. the process of clarifying liquors by the addition of a coagulant

  1. (plural) a substance, such as isinglass, added to wine, beer, etc, to clarify it

Origin of fining

1
C17: from fine 1 (in the sense: to clarify, refine)

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