caustic
101caustic n — caustically adv …
102caustic — I. n. Catheretic, mordent, erosive. II. a. 1. Erosive, mordent, corrosive, corroding, catheretic, consuming, acrid, virulent, eating. 2. Burning, scalding, scathing, stinging, biting, sharp, cutting, bitter, severe, sarcastic, satirical …
103caustic — adj 1. acrimonious, mordant, bitter, acrid, pungent; trenchant, cutting, incisive, slashing, penetrating, piercing, stinging, nipping, biting; astringent, severe, stern, austere, stringent; harsh, keen, sharp, sharp tongued; sour, acidulous, acid …
104caustic — caus·tic …
105caustic — UK [ˈkɔːstɪk] / US [ˈkɔstɪk] adjective expressing severe criticism of someone, often in a funny or clever way …
106caustic — [ˈkɔːstɪk] adj expressing severe criticism, often in a funny or clever way …
107caustic — see HOLOCAUST …
108caustic potash — noun Date: 1839 potassium hydroxide …
109caustic soda — noun Date: 1796 sodium hydroxide …
110caustic alcohol. — See sodium ethylate. [1785 95] * * * …