caustic - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

Synonyms

• caustic

More generic

• chemical compound
• compound

More specific

• lye
• silver nitrate

Adjective

of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

Synonyms

• caustic
• corrosive
• erosive
• mordant
• vitriolic

Related

• destructive

Adjective

harsh or corrosive in tone

Synonyms

• acerb
• acerbic
• acid
• acrid
• bitter
• blistering
• caustic
• sulfurous
• sulphurous
• virulent
• vitriolic

Related

• unpleasant

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