| ustulation | 1. The act of burning or searing. (Sir W. Petty) 2. <chemistry> The operation of expelling one substance from another by heat, as sulphur or arsenic from ores, in a muffle. 3. <pharmacology> The roasting or drying of moist substances so as prepare them for pulverizing. The burning of wine. 4. Lascivious passion; concupiscence. "It is not certain that they took the better part when they chose ustulation before marriage, expressly against the apostle." (Jer. Taylor) Origin: Cf. F. Ustulation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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