caustic
adjective/ˈkɔstɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,420 most common English word
Meaning
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; also sharply critical or sarcastic in tone.
Example sentence
The scientist warned us that the caustic chemical could burn through metal if handled carelessly.
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