noun Download 🔗Share Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic. Examples : "The caustic spilled on the science lab table quickly ate away at the plastic. " substance chemistry medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object. Examples : "The swimming pool's surface rippled, creating a bright, wavering caustic on the underside of the bridge. " physics appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve. Examples : "The caustic of the magnifying glass's lens focused the sunlight into a tiny, intensely hot spot. " physics math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Caustic soda. Examples : "The lab assistant carefully handled the caustic soda, knowing it could burn skin. " compound substance chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue. Examples : "The spilled drain cleaner was so caustic that it burned a hole through the countertop. " chemistry medicine biology substance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way. Examples : "Her caustic comments about the presentation made everyone feel uncomfortable. " language writing literature communication word character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading