CausticWordNet Explorer
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adjective
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjective
causing destruction or much damage
adjective
harsh or corrosive in tone
Words in this synset: acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic
adjective
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
noun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
noun
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
noun
a nitrate used in making photographic emulsions; also used in medicine as a cautery and as a topical antibacterial agent