"mandarining" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mandarin + -ing Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mandarin|ing}} mandarin + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mandarining (uncountable)
  1. The use of dilute nitric acid to give an orange colour to goods formed of animal tissue, such as silk or wool. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-mandarining-en-noun-Owfx5hOJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing

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