Caustic

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What Does Caustic Mean?

  • 腐蚀性的
  • 尖刻的

Caustic Pronunciation

/ˈkɔːstɪk/

Caustic Definition

adjective

Definition

able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

In ZH

能够通过化学作用烧灼或腐蚀有机组织；以刻薄和尖刻的方式讽刺的。

How to Use Caustic in a Sentence

  • The caustic soda is used in various industrial applications.
  • Her caustic remarks alienated her friends.
  • He had a caustic wit that could cut through pretension.
  • The caustic chemical spilled on the floor and created a hazardous condition.
  • She wrote a caustic review of the book that offended many fans.
noun

Definition

a substance that burns or destroys living tissue.

In ZH

一种会烧灼或破坏活组织的物质。

How to Use Caustic in a Sentence

  • Sodium hydroxide is a common caustic used in cleaning products.
  • The label warned that the caustic could cause serious burns.
  • They handled the caustic with extreme care to avoid accidents.
  • In chemistry, a caustic is often used to refer to strong alkaline substances.
  • The hospital treated the injuries caused by a caustic spill.

Synonyms for Caustic