01 n. The act of burning or searing.
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The act of burning or searing.[R.]
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The operation of expelling one substance from another by heat, as sulphur or arsenic from ores, in a muffle.(Old Chem.)
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The roasting or drying of moist substances so as prepare them for pulverizing.(Pharm.)
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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.