caustic
ˈkɔːstɪk
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Definition of caustic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
languagesharp and biting in a sarcastic way
  • Her caustic comments left him speechless.
acerbic sarcastic
2.
chemical effectTECH.capable of burning or corroding by chemical actionTECH.
  • The caustic solution cleaned the metal surface..
burning corrosive

Noun

1.
chemicalTECH.substance that burns or corrodes organic tissueTECH.
  • The label warned that the caustic could cause severe burns.
acid burning corrosive
2.
opticsTECH.the envelope of light rays reflected by a surfaceTECH.
  • The caustic formed a bright pattern on the wall.
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Expressions with caustic

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statement intended to hurt someone's feelings
He made a caustic remark that left her in tears.
harsh and critical comments
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
strong chemical used in making soap, paper, or cleaning drains
Caustic soda is used to clean clogged drains.
white powder made by heating limestone, used in industry
Caustic lime is used to make cement.
potassium hydroxide, a strong alkaline compound used in various industrial processes
Caustic potash is essential in the manufacture of biodiesel..
silver nitrate used in medicine to burn or close wounds
The doctor applied lunar caustic to the cut.

Origin of caustic

Greek, kaustikos (burning)

Terms with caustic included in their meaning

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caustically
in a biting or caustic tone
criticism
with intense and caustic criticism
reflective curve
caustic curve or surface

Examples of caustic in a sentence

  • The article was filled with caustic remarks about the politician.
  • The caustic chemical spilled on the floor.
  • Handle the caustic substance with care.
  • Handle the caustic with care to avoid injury.
  • The lab stored the caustic in a secure container.
  • The lens created a caustic on the table.

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  1. French:acerbe, produit caustique, ...
  2. German:ätzend, Ätzmittel, ...
  3. Italian:caustico, sostanza caustica, ...
  4. Spanish:cáustico, sustancia corrosiva, ...
  5. Portuguese:cáustico, envelope de luz, ...
  6. Chinese:尖刻的, 腐蚀性物质, ...
  7. Japanese:辛辣な, 腐食剤, ...
  8. Arabic:لاذِع, مادة كاوية, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹקְצָנִי, חֹמֶר קָאוּסְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:язвительный, едкое вещество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:їдкий, каустик, ...
  12. Hindi:कटु, संक्षारक पदार्थ, ...
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