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How to say caustic and what does caustic mean?

caustic

adjective, noun

How to pronounce caustic?

The word caustic sounds like caus-tic
/'kɔstɪk/

What is the definition of caustic?

adjectiveof a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjectiveharsh or corrosive in tone
Examples
  • caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
nounany chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue