caustic
/ˈkɔstɪk/
noun
- A substance that can burn or destroy organic tissue.
- Spills of caustics must be neutralized immediately.
- The factory uses caustics to clean industrial equipment.
- Workers are trained to handle caustics safely.
adjective
- Able to burn or destroy living tissue by chemical action; strongly acidic or alkaline.
- Always wear gloves when handling caustic cleaning products.
- The caustic chemical burned a hole in the metal tray.
- The lab stored caustic substances in special containers.
- Sarcastic and critical in a sharp, hurtful way.
- The critic's caustic review destroyed the movie's reputation.
- Her caustic remarks made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
- He has a caustic sense of humor that some people find offensive.
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