fining
ˈfaɪnɪŋ
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Definition of fining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
liquor clarificationTECH.process of clarifying liquors with a coagulantTECH.
  • The fining of the wine improved its clarity.
clarification filtering purification
2.
glassmakingTECH.process of removing gas bubbles from molten glassTECH.
  • Fining ensures the glass is clear and strong.
clarifying degassing
3.
Cambridge slangRareUKpayments of small penalties at events used as a social gameRareUK
  • Fining was a highlight of the college dinner.
charging penalizing

Adjective

refinementRarein the process of becoming finer or purerRare
  • The fining wine was left to settle.
clarifying purifying refining
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Origin of fining

Old English, fin (end) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with fining included in their meaning

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metallurgy
last cinders in fining process

Examples of fining in a sentence

  • The brewery invested in new fining equipment.
  • The fining process is crucial for quality glassware.
  • Fining removes impurities from the glass mixture.
  • The fraternity's fining was legendary among students.
  • Fining at the reunion brought everyone closer.
  • The fining process improved the clarity of the liquid.

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  1. French:collage, en affinage, ...
  2. German:Schönung, verfeinernd, ...
  3. Italian:chiarificazione, purificante, ...
  4. Spanish:clarificación, purificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:clarificação, em refinamento, ...
  6. Chinese:澄清, 精炼的, ...
  7. Japanese:清澄化, 精製中の, ...
  8. Arabic:تصفية, قَيْد التَّنْقِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַבְהָרָה, מִתְעַדֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:осветление, утончающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:освітлення, очищувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पष्टिकरण, परिष्करण में, ...
fine
faɪn

Definition of fine - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
medicalhealthy or well
  • I feel fine today, thank you.
healthy sound well
2.
adequateacceptable or satisfactory in quality
  • The meal was fine, nothing special.
acceptable satisfactory

Noun

1.
legalsum of money paid as a penalty
  • He had to pay a fine for speeding.
charge levy penalty
2.
musicTECH.the end of a musical compositionTECH.
  • The orchestra reached the fine of the symphony.
coda conclusion end

Verb

tr.
1.
punishcharge someone money as punishment for breaking rules
  • The officer fined him for speeding.
penalize ticket
2.
purifymake finer, purer, or cleaner
  • They fine the water to remove impurities.
purify refine

Adverb

1.
satisfactorilyin a satisfactory or pleasing manner
  • The machine is working fine now.
satisfactorily well
2.
communicationexpresses reluctant agreement or acceptance
  • Fine, I'll go with you.
alright okay very well
3.
delicatelyin a delicate or elegant way
  • The artist painted the details fine.
delicately elegantly gracefully
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Expressions with fine

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small text in documents with important or unfavorable details
Always read the fine print before signing any contract.
very close to a limit or boundary
The project timeline was cut fine, leaving no room for delays.
very small difference between two things or states
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
problematic situation with ironic or sarcastic tone
You've gotten us into a fine mess this time!
have a good relationship with someone or manage well
They get on fine with their new classmates.
written in very small letters, often to hide details
The in fine print terms were hard to notice.

Origin of fine

Latin, finis (end)

Examples of fine in a sentence

  • Despite the long journey, he felt fine.
  • Her performance was fine, meeting all expectations.
  • The weather was fine for a day at the beach.
  • She wore a fine silk dress to the gala.
  • The restaurant is known for its fine dining experience.
  • She wore a fine dress to the gala.

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  1. French:en forme, amende, ...
  2. German:gut, Geldstrafe, ...
  3. Italian:in salute, multa, ...
  4. Spanish:saludable, multa, ...
  5. Portuguese:bem, multa, ...
  6. Chinese:健康的, 罚款, ...
  7. Japanese:元気な, 罰金, ...
  8. Arabic:بِخَيْر, غَرامة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּרִיא, קַנָּס, ...
  10. Russian:здоровый, штраф, ...
  11. Ukrainian:добре, штраф, ...
  12. Hindi:ठीक, जुर्माना, ...
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