fining

[fahy-ning]

noun

1. the process by which fused glass is freed of undissolved gases.

2. the process of clarifying or filtering a wine or spirit.

fining

/ ˈfaɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of removing undissolved gas bubbles from molten glass

2. the process of clarifying liquors by the addition of a coagulant

3. (plural) a substance, such as isinglass, added to wine, beer, etc, to clarify it

Word History and Origins

Origin of fining¹

First recorded in 1495–1505; fine ¹ + -ing ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of fining¹

C17: from _fine ¹ (in the sense: to clarify, refine)

Example Sentences

In an email sent the afternoon before the leak became public, one ICO staff member said their justification for not fining the government was still an "imperfect answer".

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“The way for the city to address its budget crisis is to enforce existing laws, fining the landlords who illegally convert housing to hotels, and making sure the platforms actually pay the taxes they avoid.”

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Ms Loup said action had to be taken by the water companies, including fining people who had broken the rules to deter others.

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The law has technically been in effect since the start of 2024, but police will begin fining drivers in January.

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The Islamist insurgents set the vehicle on fire and then detain the smugglers before fining them.

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