caustic — able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːstɪk/
Example Sentences
- The chef accidentally spilled caustic cleaner and yelled 'That's more corrosive than my mother-in-law's cooking advice!'
- Her caustic review of the restaurant was so brutal that the chef considered changing careers to become a food critic instead.
- The laboratory requires proper ventilation when working with caustic materials.
caustic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɔːstɪk/]
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
His caustic remark made the whole room go silent at dinner.
Cause-tick spits acid that burns through everything — caustic and corrosive!
Caustic acid makes plastic change drastic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'causticus', derived from Greek 'kaustikos' meaning 'capable of burning', which comes from 'kaiein' meaning 'to burn'. The word was adopted into English to describe substances that corrode or burn through chemical action.
Breakdown
Greek 'kaiein' (to burn) + -ic (adjective suffix) = caustic
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📝Examples
“The chef accidentally spilled caustic cleaner and yelled 'That's more corrosive than my mother-in-law's cooking advice!'”
“Her caustic review of the restaurant was so brutal that the chef considered changing careers to become a food critic instead.”
“The laboratory requires proper ventilation when working with caustic materials.”
“His caustic remarks during the meeting left several colleagues speechless.”
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