Definition of fining

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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..

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Smelt :: Smelt (v. i.) To melt or fuse, as, ore, for the purpose of separating and refining the metal; hence, to reduce; to refine; to flux or scorify; as, to smelt tin..
Coffining :: Coffining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Coffi.
Scaphism :: Scaphism (n.) An ancient mode of punishing criminals among the Persians, by confining the victim in a trough, with his head and limbs smeared with honey or the like, and exposed to the sun and to insects until he died..
Refinement :: Refinement (n.) The act of refining, or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas..
Dioristic :: Dioristic (a.) Distinguishing; distinctive; defining.
Clausure :: Clausure (n.) The act of shutting up or confining; confinement.
Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..
Lexigraphy :: Lexigraphy (n.) The art or practice of defining words; definition of words.
Foxtail :: Foxtail (n.) The last cinders obtained in the fining process.
Tiger :: Tiger (n.) A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.
Mooring :: Mooring (n.) The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors or fastenings..
Almond Furnace :: Almond furnace () A kind of furnace used in refining, to separate the metal from cinders and other foreign matter..
Coop :: Coop (n.) An inclosure for keeping small animals; a pen; especially, a grated box for confining poultry..
Fining :: Fining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fin.
Cribbing :: Cribbing (n.) The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.
Safe :: Safe (superl.) Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc..
Lustering :: Lustering (n.) The brightening of a metal in the crucible when it becomes pure, as in certain refining processes..
Cupellation :: Cupellation (n.) The act or process of refining gold or silver, etc., in a cupel..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A net for confining a woman's hair.
Lectual :: Lectual (a.) Confining to the bed; as, a lectual disease..
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