caustic

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

of language usually

Japanese Meaning

有機組織を燃焼、腐食、破壊する性質を持つ。 / 言葉などが鋭く、辛辣で、皮肉を帯びた表現をする。

After the caustic chemical splashed onto his sleeve, he immediately rinsed the area with plenty of water.

腐食性の化学物質が袖に飛びかかった後、彼はすぐにその部分を十分な水で洗い流した。

Sense（1）

Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.

Sense（2）

(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

"How now!" said Scrooge, caustic and cold as ever.

more caustic

（ comparative ）

most caustic

（ superlative ）