"lunifaction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: *From Luna, from the identification of silver as the planetary metal of the Moon. Compare Latin lūnificātiō, lūnificus. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} lunifaction
  1. (dated) the production of silver Tags: dated Categories (topical): Silver
    Sense id: en-lunifaction-en-noun-K9P2EYsq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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