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- Dictionarycaustic/ˈkɔːstɪk/
adjective
- 1. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action: "a caustic cleaner" Similar
- 2. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way: "the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a caustic substance.
- 2. a caustic surface or curve.
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Sep 3, 2012 · Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word caustic, which can mean corrosive, sarcastic, or related to a curve of light. See examples of caustic as an adjective and a noun in sentences and phrases.
CAUSTIC definition: 1. A caustic chemical burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells: 2. A…. Learn more.
Caustic can mean capable of burning or corroding living tissue, or severely critical or sarcastic. It can also refer to a type of light reflection, a chemical substance, or a curve.
Caustic can mean either a chemical substance that can destroy or dissolve other substances, or a way of speaking that is bitter or sarcastic. Learn how to use caustic in different contexts with synonyms, pictures and pronunciation.
Caustic can mean a chemical substance that can burn or corrode, or a remark that is very critical or bitter. It can also refer to a curved surface or a curve formed by light reflection or refraction.
Caustic can mean a substance that burns or corrodes, or a sarcastic or cutting remark. Learn more about the word's origin, synonyms, and usage in different contexts.
Caustic can mean either a remark that is very cruel and hurtful, or a substance that can burn things. Learn how to use caustic in different contexts and languages with this dictionary.
