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CAUSTIC

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Caustic.

How to pronounce caustic:

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Caustic - as a noun

Any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
envelope
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Caustic - as an adjective satellite

Harsh or corrosive in tone

Example: "An acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acerbacerbicacidacridbitterblisteringsulfuroussulphurousvirulentvitriolic

Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrosiveerosivemordantvitriolic

Caustic - as an adjective

Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.

(of language, etc.) sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

Example Sentences

"He made caustic remarks about her appearance."
"The caustic soda burned through the metal."
"The journalist's caustic article offended many readers."
"Her caustic wit can be off-putting at times."
"The politician delivered a caustic speech attacking his opponent."
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Word Game Points

Is CAUSTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, caustic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAUSTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CAUSTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, caustic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAUSTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CAUSTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, caustic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAUSTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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