caustic
UK/'kɒ:stik/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sharply sarcastic or biting in speech.
腐蚀性的；（言辞）刻薄的，尖刻的
n.
A chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue.
腐蚀剂，烧灼剂
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcaustroot
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ictending to, having the nature of
=caustic
Common Collocations
- 1.caustic soda苛性钠
- 2.caustic substance腐蚀性物质
Example Sentences
- 1.
The caustic chemical burned through the fabric instantly.
- 2.
His caustic remarks about her appearance were hurtful.