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Definition: CITRINATION

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. The process by which anything becomes of the color of a lemon; esp., in alchemy, the state of perfection in the philosopher's stone indicated by its assuming a deep yellow color.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Citrination" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1380. (references)

Note: Citrination \Cit`ri*na"tion\, noun. [See Citrine.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: CITRINATION

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] The turning to a yellow green color. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Definition: CITRINATION

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. The process by which anything becomes of the color of a lemon; esp., in alchemy, the state of perfection in the philosopher's stone indicated by its assuming a deep yellow color.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "CITRINATION" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1380. (references)

Note: Citrination \Cit`ri*na"tion\, noun. [See Citrine.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: CITRINATION

DomainDefinition
Noah Webster [Noun] The turning to a yellow green color. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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