- illinition
- n. act of rubbing on.
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illinition
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Illinition — Il li*ni tion, n. [L. illinire, illinere, to besmear; pref. il in, on + linire, linere, to smear.] 1. A smearing or rubbing in or on; also, that which is smeared or rubbed on, as ointment or liniment. [1913 Webster] 2. A thin crust of some… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
illinition — The friction of a surface to facilitate absorption of an ointment. [L. il lino, pp. litus, to smear on (in + lino)] * * * il·li·ni·tion (il″ĭ nishґən) [L. illinire to smear] the application of an ointment or liniment with rubbing … Medical dictionary
illinition — … Useful english dictionary
illination — erron. form of illinition … Useful english dictionary
