Ustulation

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ustulation \Us`tu*la"tion\, n. [Cf. F. ustulation.]
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     1. The act of burning or searing. [R.] --Sir W. Petty.
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     2. (Old Chem.) The operation of expelling one substance from


        another by heat, as sulphur or arsenic from ores, in a
        muffle.
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     3. (Pharm.)
        (a) The roasting or drying of moist substances so as
            prepare them for pulverizing.
        (b) The burning of wine.
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     4. Lascivious passion; concupiscence. [Obs.]
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              It is not certain that they took the better part
              when they chose ustulation before marriage,
              expressly against the apostle.        --Jer. Taylor.
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