fines
plural noun
: finely crushed or powdered material (such as ore)
also
: very small particles in a mixture of various sizes
Word History
Etymology
noun derivative of fine entry 1
First Known Use
1880, in the meaning defined above
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fines. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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