"siftage" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sift + -age. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sift|age}} sift + -age Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} siftage (uncountable)
  1. The process of sifting. Tags: uncountable
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