fineness
/ˈfaɪnnəs/
noun
- The quality of being very small in size or grain.
- Bakers prefer flour with a high degree of fineness for light cakes.
- The fineness of the powder allowed it to dissolve instantly in water.
- The fineness of the sand made it perfect for an hourglass.
- The quality of being delicate, precise, or subtle.
- The fineness of the watch's craftsmanship made it very expensive.
- The fineness of her embroidery impressed everyone at the fair.
- He appreciated the fineness of the joke's humor, which only a few understood.
- The purity of a precious metal, especially gold or silver.
- The fineness of the silver coin was 99.9 percent pure.
- Gold jewelry is often stamped with its fineness, such as 24 karats.
- Investors check the fineness of bullion before purchasing.
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