Ustulation
Pronunciation : Us`tu*la"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. ustulation.]
Definition : 1. The act of burning or searing. [R.] Sir W. Petty.
2. (Old Chem.)
Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913