noun🔗ShareCáusticoAny 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. "El cáustico derramado sobre la mesa del laboratorio de ciencias se comió rápidamente el plástico.substancechemistrymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCáusticaThe 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. "La superficie de la piscina se ondulaba, creando una cáustica brillante y oscilante en la parte inferior del puente.physicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCáusticaThe 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. "La cáustica de la lente de la lupa enfocó la luz solar en un punto pequeño e intensamente caliente.physicsmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSosa cáusticaCaustic soda."The lab assistant carefully handled the caustic soda, knowing it could burn skin. "El asistente de laboratorio manipuló cuidadosamente la sosa cáustica, sabiendo que podría quemar la piel.compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCáustico, corrosivoCapable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue."The spilled drain cleaner was so caustic that it burned a hole through the countertop. "El limpiador de desagües derramado era tan cáustico que quemó un agujero en la encimera.chemistrymedicinebiologysubstancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCáustico, mordaz, sarcástico(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way."Her caustic comments about the presentation made everyone feel uncomfortable. "Sus comentarios cáusticos sobre la presentación hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.languagewritingliteraturecommunicationwordcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading