Definition of caustic
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: marked by incisive sarcasm
a caustic film review caustic humor
3
: relating to or being the surface or curve of a caustic (see caustic entry 2 sense 2)
caustic
nounDefinition of caustic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a caustic agent: such as
a
: a substance that burns or destroys organic tissue by chemical action
b
: a strong corrosive alkali (such as sodium hydroxide)
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The first known use of caustic was in the 14th century
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