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   Caus·tic

   /ˈkôstik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action: "a caustic cleaner" Similar corrosivecorrodingmordantacidalkalineburningstingingacridharshdestructive
   • 2. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way: "the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing" Similar sarcasticcuttingbitingmordantstingingsharpbitterscathingderisivesardonicironicscornfultrenchantacerbicvitriolictartacidpungentacrimoniousastringentrapierlikerazor-edgedcriticalpolemicvirulentvenomouswaspishinformal:sarkyrare:mordaciousacidulousOpposite kind
   • 3. formed by the intersection of reflected or refracted parallel rays from a curved surface.

   noun

   • 1. a caustic substance.
   • 2. a caustic surface or curve.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Latin from Greek kaustikos, from kaustos ‘combustible’, from kaiein ‘to burn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. caustically adverb
   • 2. causticity noun

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   • caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic, mordant adjective of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.

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   1. : able to destroy or burn something by chemical action. The chemical was so caustic that it ate through the pipes. 2. : very harsh and critical. caustic film reviews. She wrote a caustic report about the decisions that led to the crisis. caustic humor/wit. — caustically. / ˈkɑːstɪkli/ adverb.

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   CAUSTIC definition: 1. A caustic remark is extremely unkind and intended to upset or criticize someone. 2. Caustic…. Learn more.

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   1. : capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive. The chemical was so caustic that it ate through the pipe. 2. : marked by incisive sarcasm. a caustic film review. caustic humor. 3. : relating to or being the surface or curve of a caustic (see caustic entry 2 sense 2)

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   What does the word caustic mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word caustic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. caustic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pharmacology (mid 1500s) chemistry (late 1500s) geometry (early 1700s) Entry status.

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   2 days ago · 1. that can burn, eat away, or destroy tissue by chemical action; corrosive. 2. cutting or sarcastic in utterance; biting. 3. designating or of the curved radial surface, or a plane curve in this surface, formed by the reflection or refraction of rays from a curved solid surface. noun. 4. any caustic substance, esp. caustic soda. 5.

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   adverb “You are no help at all,” she said caustically. See caustic in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Definition of caustic adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of 'caustic' 1. Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances. [...] 2. A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'caustic' American English: kɔstɪk British English: kɔːstɪk. More. Synonyms of 'caustic'