ustulation

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ustulare (“burn, scorch, sear”) (with the suffix -ation added), from ust-, past participle stem of uro (“burn”). By surface analysis, ustulate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/

Noun

ustulation (countable and uncountable, plural ustulations)

  1. An act of burning, especially roasting.
  2. (medicine) A burning sensation.
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