caustic

• Описывает вещество, способное обжигать или разъедать органические ткани, или, в переносном смысле, замечание, которое является резко критическим или саркастическим.

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.

   Едкий

   • 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.

   Synonymsburningcorrodingcorrosivedestructiveerodingmordant

2. Sarcastic or bitterC1formal

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

   Язвительный

   • 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.

   Synonymsacerbicacidbittercuttingmordantsarcasticscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antonymsbenevolentblandcomplimentaryflatteringgentlehoneyedkindmildsoothingsweet

• Существительное, обозначающее вещество, способное обжигать, разъедать или разрушать органические ткани химическим действием, или, в переносном смысле, нечто резко критическое или саркастическое.

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.

   Едкое вещество

   • 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.

   Synonymscauterantcorrosive