caustic


Definition: Meaning of, caustic in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɔːstɪk;ˈkɒstɪk /

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  1. a caustic substance can burn through things by chemical action
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  2. a caustic remark criticizes someone in a way that is unkind but often cleverly humorous
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caustic used in phrases

  • caustic lime (noun)
    1. a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
  • caustic potash (noun)
    1. a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
  • caustic remark (noun)
    1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn, esp. saying one thing but implying the opposite
  • caustic soda (noun)
    1. a strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminium and various sodium compounds
  • lunar caustic (noun)
    1. silver nitrate fused into sticks and formerly used as a caustic
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