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caustic

[kaw-stik] / ˈkɔ stɪk /




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Gaulier snorted, a rare sign of approval from the exacting clown instructor, who was known for his blunt critiques and caustic insults.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Other products were scattered around, including propane gas cylinders and bags of caustic soda, in the unfinished building.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

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

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

Botanists chose sides and wrote caustic letters about each other.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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