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caustic

caus·tic [ káwstik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. sarcastic: very sarcastic and intended to mock, offend, or belittle somebody

2. corrosive: corrosive or burning by chemical action



noun  (plural caus·tics)
Definition:
 
1. substance that corrodes: a substance that can corrode or burn away other substances by chemical action, especially a strong alkali

2. curve formed by reflections: a peaked curve formed on a plane by parallel light rays reflected or refracted from a cylindrical or spherical surface. Caustics can sometimes be seen on the surface of drinks in glazed mugs or cups, or on the base of the mug or cup when empty.

[14th century. Via Latin< Greek kaustikos< kaustos "combustible" < kaiein "to burn"]

caus·ti·cal adjective
caus·ti·cal·ly [ káwstikəlee ] adverb
caus·tic·i·ty [ kaw stíssətee ] noun

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See sarcastic.

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