refining vs refine

refining is a noun but refine is not a noun.

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

refining (noun)	refine (noun)
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

refining (verb)	refine (verb)
	reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
	improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
	treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
	attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
	make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
	make more complex, intricate, or richer