1 ustion | Definition of ustion

ustion

noun
us·​tion | \ ˈəs(h)chÉ™n\
plural -s

Definition of ustion

1 : the action of burning
2 obsolete : cauterization

History and Etymology for ustion

Middle French, from Latin ustion-, ustio, from ustus (past participle of urere to burn) + -ion-, -io -ion

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