'Cauterizing' definitions:
Definition of 'Cauterizing'
From: GCIDE
- Cauterize \Cau"ter*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cauterized; p. pr. & vb. n. Cauterizing.] [L. cauterizare, Gr. ?, fr. a branding iron: cf. F. caut['e]rised.. See cauter.]
- 1. To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic. --Dunglison. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To sear, as the conscience. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]