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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Limitation :: Limitation (v. t.) That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought..
Define :: Define (v. t.) To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A net for confining a woman's hair.
Manacle :: Manacle (v. t.) To put handcuffs or other fastening upon, for confining the hands; to shackle; to confine; to restrain from the use of the limbs or natural powers..
Foxtail :: Foxtail (n.) The last cinders obtained in the fining process.
Defining :: Defining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Defin.
Hood :: Hood (n.) A projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the flue..
Refinery :: Refinery (n.) The building and apparatus for refining or purifying, esp. metals and sugar..
Treacle :: Treacle (n.) Molasses; sometimes, specifically, the molasses which drains from the sugar-refining molds, and which is also called sugarhouse molasses..
In :: In (prep.) The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is used with verbs signifying being, resting, or moving within limits, or within circumstances or conditions of any kind conceived of as limiting, confining, or investing, either wholly or in part. In its different applications, it approaches some of the meanings of, and sometimes is interchangeable with, within, into, on, at, of, and among..
Coop :: Coop (n.) An inclosure for keeping small animals; a pen; especially, a grated box for confining poultry..
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..
Stanchless :: Stanchion (n.) A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
Definition :: Definition (n.) The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition..
Confining :: Confining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Confin.
Cupellation :: Cupellation (n.) The act or process of refining gold or silver, etc., in a cupel..
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..
Claudent :: Claudent (a.) Shutting; confining; drawing together; as, a claudent muscle..
Lectual :: Lectual (a.) Confining to the bed; as, a lectual disease..
Cribbing :: Cribbing (n.) The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.
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