fining

American  

[fahy-ning] / ˈfaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

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

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

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fining British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of fining

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

Example Sentences

So can Sanders actually start fining players on his team for these violations?

From MarketWatch

Officials have overhauled the management of brick kilns, a major source of black carbon emissions, and taken other measures such as fining drivers of high-emission vehicles and incentivising farmers to stop agricultural burning.

From Barron's

Ofwat said if it was satisfied a licence condition had been breached, it would take enforcement action to secure compliance, which could include fining SEW up to 10% of its turnover.

From BBC

Ethics investigators have recommended that the commission take a more punitive approach by fining Lee about $138,000 and holding him responsible for all 10 counts.

From Los Angeles Times

Records show it inspected Accurate Energetic Systems once in the last 20 years, fining the company $7,200 in 2019 for allegedly failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal