ustulation Meaning, Definition & Usage

Us`tu*la"tion noun

Etymology

Cf. F. ustulation.

Definitions

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.