caustic (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːstɪk/
Definition
Able to burn or corrode (a substance or chemical reaction) or sharp and biting (a remark or person).
Examples
The strong acid had a caustic effect on the metal.
Her caustic comments about his appearance made him blush.
He was known for his caustic sense of humor, which often cut deep.
How to Use caustic
- caustic to (prepositional phrase)
- Having a corrosive effect on something. — "The chemical was highly caustic to organic tissue."
- caustic criticism (collocation)
- Harsh and damaging criticism. — "The film received caustic criticism from reviewers."
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