nounπShareAny substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic."The caustic spilled on the science lab table quickly ate away at the plastic. "substancechemistrymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object."The swimming pool's surface rippled, creating a bright, wavering caustic on the underside of the bridge. "physicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve."The caustic of the magnifying glass's lens focused the sunlight into a tiny, intensely hot spot. "physicsmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCaustic soda."The lab assistant carefully handled the caustic soda, knowing it could burn skin. "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCapable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue."The spilled drain cleaner was so caustic that it burned a hole through the countertop. "chemistrymedicinebiologysubstancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way."Her caustic comments about the presentation made everyone feel uncomfortable. "languagewritingliteraturecommunicationwordcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
