caustic

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff, der organisches Gewebe verätzen oder zerstören kann, oder im übertragenen Sinn eine scharf kritisierende oder sarkastische Bemerkung.

Describes a substance that can burn or corrode organic tissue, or figuratively, a remark that is severely critical or sarcastic.

1. Chemically corrosiveB2formalscientific

   Capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue by chemical action.

   Ätzend

   • The lab technician handled the caustic soda with extreme care.
   • Caustic chemicals can cause severe burns if they contact the skin.
   • The drain cleaner contains a caustic substance that dissolves blockages.

   Synonymeburningcorrodingcorrosivedestructiveerodingmordant

2. Sarcastic or bitterC1formal

   Expressing criticism or sarcasm in a sharp, biting, or hurtful way.

   Bissig, sarkastisch

   • Her caustic remarks left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
   • The critic's review was filled with caustic wit.
   • He has a caustic sense of humor that not everyone appreciates.

   Synonymeacerbicacidbittercuttingmordantsarcasticscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antonymebenevolentblandcomplimentaryflatteringgentlehoneyedkindmildsoothingsweet

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff bezeichnet, der organische Gewebe durch chemische Wirkung verätzen, abtragen oder zerstören kann; im übertragenen Sinn auch etwas scharf Kritisches oder Sarkastisches.

A noun referring to a substance that can burn, corrode, or destroy organic tissue by chemical action, or figuratively, something severely critical or sarcastic.

1. Corrosive substanceC1formalscientific

   A chemical substance that can burn or destroy organic tissue by chemical action.

   Ätzende Substanz

   • Sodium hydroxide is a common caustic used in cleaning products.
   • The lab technician handled the caustic with extreme care.
   • Caustics can cause severe burns if they come into contact with skin.

   Synonymecauterantcorrosive