illinition

/IH0 L IH0 N IH1 SH AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    (medicine) Friction of a surface after the application of an ointment, to aid absorption.

  2. 2

    A crust of some extraneous substance formed on minerals.

  3. 3

    (obsolete) Something which is smeared or rubbed on, such as ointment.

  4. 4

    (obsolete) The act of smearing or rubbing in or on.