† aˈdustive, 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] tr. Geber ii. i. iv. ii. 86 The adustive unctuosity of Sulphur..which is easily inflamed. |