fining
[ fahy-ning ]
noun
the process by which fused glass is freed of undissolved gases.
the process of clarifying or filtering a wine or spirit.
Origin of fining
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British Dictionary definitions for fining
fining
/ (ˈfaɪnɪŋ) /
noun
the process of removing undissolved gas bubbles from molten glass
the process of clarifying liquors by the addition of a coagulant
(plural) a substance, such as isinglass, added to wine, beer, etc, to clarify it
Origin of fining
1C17: from fine 1 (in the sense: to clarify, refine)
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