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Finings vs Fixings - What's the difference?

finings | fixings |

As nouns the difference between finings and fixings

is that finings is (uncountable) substances added to wine, beer and certain other beverages to remove organic compounds in order to improve clarity or to adjust the flavour or aroma while fixings is all the components and accessories that normally accompany a project or event, particularly a social event.

finings

English

(wikipedia finings)

Noun

(-)
  • (uncountable) Substances added to wine, beer and certain other beverages to remove organic compounds in order to improve clarity or to adjust the flavour or aroma.

    • Usage notes

    * Finings is not a plural but rather a mass noun.

    fixings

    English

    Noun

  • All the components and accessories that normally accompany a project or event, particularly a social event.
  • * Julia's got all the fixings for a great party!
  • Side]] [[dish, dishes.
    • I'll have all of the fixings on Thanksgiving!
  • English plurals

    • See also

    * fittings * fixtures * supplies