Fining pot
- Fining Fin"ing, n.
1. The act of imposing a fin?.
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2. The process of fining or refining; clarification; also (Metal.), the conversion of cast iron into suitable for puddling, in a hearth or charcoal fire. [1913 Webster]
3. That which is used to refine; especially, a preparation of isinglass, gelatin, etc., for clarifying beer. [1913 Webster]
{Fining pot}, a vessel in which metals are refined. --Prov. xvii. 3. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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Fining pot — A crucible, melting pot (Prov. 17:3; 27:21) … Easton's Bible Dictionary
fining-pot — fīnˈing pot noun A vessel used in refining • • • Main Entry: ↑fine … Useful english dictionary
Fining — Fin ing, n. 1. The act of imposing a fin?. [1913 Webster] 2. The process of fining or refining; clarification; also (Metal.), the conversion of cast iron into suitable for puddling, in a hearth or charcoal fire. [1913 Webster] 3. That which is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exam — Test Test, n. [OE. test test, or cupel, potsherd, F. t[^e]t, from L. testum an earthen vessel; akin to testa a piece of burned clay, an earthen pot, a potsherd, perhaps for tersta, and akin to torrere to patch, terra earth (cf. {Thirst}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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