What is "illinition"

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.

2. A thin crust of some extraneous substance formed on minerals. [R.]

   A thin crust or illinition of black manganese.
   --Kirwan.

n. 1 Act of smearing or rubbing in or on. 2 That which is smeared or rubbed on, such as ointment or liniment. 3 A crust of some extraneous substance formed on minerals. 4 (cx medicine English) friction of a surface after the application of an ointment, to aid absorption.