Ustulation

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. The act of burning or searing. [R.] Sir W. Petty.

2. The operation of expelling one substance from another by heat, as sulphur or arsenic from ores, in a muffle.

3. The roasting or drying of moist substances so as prepare them for pulverizing.

4. The burning of wine.

5. 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.