refining vs refinement

refining and refinement both are nouns.

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

As nouns, refining and refinement are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of refining include purification.

refining (noun)	refinement (noun)
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)	the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
	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