caustic
Example Sentences
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Because the caustic structure continually shifts, the resulting flashes would occur again and again, creating a recognizable pattern that astronomers could search for.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
A selection of the 50p coins will also include what the Royal Mint called a "groundbreaking caustic feature".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Lyrical saint Nick Cave was more caustic — notoriously so — when he shared how he felt about these boys of California’s endless summer.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
“Shorty,” Jerry G. remarked in his most caustic drawl, “when are you going to grow up?”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
Vocabulary lists containing caustic
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