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Fining [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Clarifying; refining; purifying; defecating; separating from extraneous matter.

2. [ See Fine , the noun.] Imposing a fine or pecuniary penalty.

Fining [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The act of imposing a fin/.

2. The process of fining or refining; clarification; also (Metal.), the conversion of cast iron into suitable for puddling, in a hearth or charcoal fire.

3. That which is used to refine; especially, a preparation of isinglass, gelatin, etc., for clarifying beer.

Fining [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Fine

Fining-pot [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A vessel in which metals are refined.