a. Obs. [f. L. adūst- ppl. stem of adūr-ĕre (see ADURE) + -IVE, as if ad. L. *adūstīvus.] Burning, scorching, fiery.
1633. T. Adams, Exp. 2 Pet. ii. 4 (1865), 282/1. God’s power shall separate the clarity of fire from the adustive virtue.
1678. R. R[ussell], trans. Geber, I. I. IV. ii. 86. The adustive unctuosity of Sulphur … which is easily inflamed.
