καυστικός — meaning in English
kafstikos
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English meaning
- acid noun In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale it measures below 7.
- caustic adj Capable of burning or chemically eating away living tissue or other material.
- mordant adj Sharply critical or biting in tone.
- pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
Senses
καυστικός is used for these senses in English:
acid — full definition
- noun In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale it measures below 7.
- adjective Sour or sharp-tasting, like vinegar.
- noun Slang for LSD, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
caustic — full definition
- adj Capable of burning or chemically eating away living tissue or other material.
- adj Harshly sarcastic or biting in tone.
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