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The definition of caustic
6 Definitions of: caustic
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- adjective, capable of burning or corroding by chemical action
- adjective, sarcastic; cutting
- adjective, of, relating to, or denoting light that is reflected or refracted by a curved surface
- noun, Also called: caustic surface a surface that envelopes the light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface
- noun, Also called: caustic curve a curve formed by the intersection of a caustic surface with a plane
- noun, chem a caustic substance, esp an alkali
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