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Webster 1913 Edition
Ustulation
Usˊtu-la′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
ustulation
.] 1.
The act of burning or searing.
[R.]
Sir W. Petty.
2.
(Old Chem.)
The operation of expelling one substance from another by heat, as sulphur or arsenic from ores, in a muffle.
3.
(Pharm.)
(a)
The roasting or drying of moist substances so as prepare them for pulverizing.
(b)
The burning of wine.
4.
Lascivious passion; concupiscence.
[Obs.]
It is not certain that they took the better part when they chose
ustulation
before marriage, expressly against the apostle. Jer. Taylor.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ustulation
USTULA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of burning or searing.2.
In metallurgy, ustulation is the operation of expelling one substance from another by heat, as sulphur and arsenic from ores, in a muffle.3.
In pharmacy, the roasting or drying of moist substances so as to prepare them for pulverizing; also, the burning of wine.