illinition

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illinition, n. [L. illinire, illinere, to besmear; pref. il- in, on + linire, linere, to smear.].

A smearing or rubbing in or on; also, that which is smeared or rubbed on, as ointment or liniment. [1913 Webster]
A thin crust of some extraneous substance formed on minerals. [1913 Webster]
"A thin crust or illinition of black manganese." [1913 Webster]

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