us·tu·late
[adj. uhs-chuh-lit, -leyt; v., uhs-chuh-leyt] adjective, verb, us·tu·lat·ed, us·tu·lat·ing. 
tʃə adjective
1.
colored or blackened as if scorched.
verb (used with object)
2.
Obsolete. to burn; sear; scorch.
Origin:
1615–25; < Latin ūstulātus past participle of ūstulāre to scorch, burn, derivative of ūrere to burn; see -ate1
1615–25; < Latin ūstulātus past participle of ūstulāre to scorch, burn, derivative of ūrere to burn; see -ate1
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