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Caustic
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any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
caustic
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the ability to chemically corrode or eat away materials, typically referring to strong acids
Example
Extreme caution must be exercised when handling caustic materials to avoid accidents and injury.
The scientist conducted experiments to study the effects of caustic substances on various materials.
Example
Jane tried to laugh off the caustic remarks about her presentation, but they clearly stung.
The interviewer 's caustic questions were meant to challenge the politician's credibility.
His caustic remarks about her performance left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.
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caust
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caustic
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encaustic
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encaustic
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