Affination

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˌfaɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of affination

noun the process of refining or purifying a substance, especially sugar

Example Sentences

A1 Affination is the process of removing impurities from sugar.

A2 During affination, sugar crystals are separated from molasses.

B1 The affination of sugar involves multiple stages to ensure purity.

B2 Affination is a crucial step in the production of high-quality sugar products.

C1 The affination process requires skilled technicians to monitor and control the various parameters.

C2 Research is ongoing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of affination techniques in the sugar industry.

Examples of affination in a Sentence

formal The affination process is crucial in the refining of sugar to remove impurities.

informal They use affination to make sure the sugar is pure and clean.

slang We gotta do some affination on this sugar to get it right.

figurative Just like affination purifies sugar, self-reflection can purify the soul.

Grammatical Forms of affination

past tense

affinated

plural

affinations

comparative

more affinated

superlative

most affinated

present tense

affinates

future tense

will affinate

perfect tense

have affinated

continuous tense

is affinating

singular

affination

positive degree

affination

infinitive

to affinate

gerund

affinating

participle

affinated

Origin and Evolution of affination

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'affination' originated from the Latin word 'affinare' which means to refine or purify.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of refining sugar, the term 'affination' has evolved to refer to the process of refining or purifying various substances or materials.