Definitions
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Word origin
From the Latin causticus (“burning”), from Ancient Greek καυστικός (kaustikós, “burning”), from καυστός (kaustós, “burnt”) + -ικός (-ikós).
Used in a sentence
“"How now!" said Scrooge, caustic and cold as ever.”
“The bargain was not concluded as easily as might have been expected though, for Scadder was caustic and ill-humoured, and cast much unnecessary opposition in the way”
“Madame Beck esteemed me learned and blue; Miss Fanshawe, caustic, ironic, and cynical”
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01“Corrosive”7 letters
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