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caustic

UK
/ˈkɔːstɪk/
US
/ˈkɔstɪk/
causticadjective
more caustic
Comp.
most caustic
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːstɪk/
US
/ˈkɔstɪk/
Translations
The caustic chemical required careful handling to avoid skin burns.
Le produit chimique caustique nécessitait une manipulation prudente pour éviter les brûlures de la peau.
caustiqueAu sens figuré, pour une remarque ou un ton mordant, acerbe.
Her caustic remarks about his performance left him feeling demoralized.
Ses remarques caustiques sur sa prestation l’ont laissé démoralisé.
Definitions
Capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
The caustic chemical required careful handling to avoid skin burns.
Severely critical or sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
Her caustic remarks about his performance left him feeling demoralized.
Synonyms
cutting
sharp
bitter
scathing
sarcastic
acidic
corrosive
Antonyms
mild
bland
gentle
causticnoun
caustics
pl
UK
/ˈkɔː.stɪk/
US
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Refers to a corrosive substance or an optical envelope of light rays.
Translations
caustiqueSubstance chimique corrosive, notamment en chimie.
Always wear protective gloves when handling caustic.
Portez toujours des gants de protection lorsque vous manipulez un caustique.
Additional translations
caustiqueEn optique, terme technique.
Definitions
A corrosive chemical substance, especially a strong alkali such as sodium hydroxide.
Always wear protective gloves when handling caustic.
In optics, a curve or surface to which light rays reflected or refracted by another surface are tangential, producing concentrated light.
The bright curve at the bottom of the glass is a caustic formed by the refracted sunlight.
causticsnoun

caustic

caustics
pl
UK
/ˈkɔːstɪks/
US
/ˈkɔstɪks/
Translations
The laboratory stored caustics in a secure cabinet to prevent accidental exposure.
Le laboratoire rangeait les caustiques dans un placard sécurisé afin d’éviter toute exposition accidentelle.
Additional translations
caustiquesTerme de physique et d’optique.
Definitions
A substance that can burn, corrode, or destroy organic tissue by chemical action.
The laboratory stored caustics in a secure cabinet to prevent accidental exposure.
The pattern of light created when light rays are reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object.
The caustics on the bottom of the pool created a mesmerizing pattern as the sunlight passed through the water.
Synonyms
corrosives
acids
alkalis
burns
caustic agents
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