refinement vs refining

refinement and refining both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
refinement	Yes	No	No	No
refining	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, refinement and refining are synonyms defined as:

refinement and refining: the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

Other synonyms of refinement include purification.

refinement (noun)	refining (noun)
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste	the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
the result of improving something
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality