† ustiveadj.
Obsolete. rare.
1. Caustic.
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corrosivec1400
adustive?a1425
mortifying?a1425
caustic1555
ustive1598
corrodent1599
escharotic1628
catheretic1634
pyrotic1634
catheretical1638
escharotical1651
calcineous1660
caustical1676
phagedaenic1702
phagedaenical1725
diabrotic1775
1598 A. M. tr. J. Guillemeau Frenche Chirurg. 22 b/2 Causticke or vstive medicamentes, a Aqva fortis.
2. Adapted for a burn.
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ustive1599
1599 A. M. tr. O. Gaebelkhover Bk. Physicke 332/1 Linteseede-oyle..is an excellent ustive oyntment.
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