n. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
s. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
词态变化
复数形式:caustics
常见例句
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a mouthful n a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin n a light informal meal n (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait n wit having a sharp and caustic quality n a strong odor or taste property n the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws n a portion removed from the whole v to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws v cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort v penetrate or cut, as with a knife v deliver a sting to
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v destroy by fire v shine intensely, as if with heat v undergo combustion v cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort v cause to burn or combust v feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion v cause to undergo combustion v burn at the stake v spend (significant amounts of money) v feel hot or painful v burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent v get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun v create by duplicating data v use up (energy) v burn with heat, fire, or radiation s ruined by overcooking s treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point s destroyed or badly damaged by fire
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Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection
