caustic

Pronunciation

• enPR: kôs'tĭk or kŏs'tĭk, IPA ^(key): /ˈkɔːstɪk/ or /ˈkɒstɪk/

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Adjective

Positive caustic

Comparative more caustic

Superlative most caustic

1. If something is caustic, it is capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.