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caustic

[kaw-stik] / ˈkɔ stɪk /




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The pair creates a diamond-shaped feature known as a caustic curve, where stars can appear dramatically brighter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

A chemical, thought to be caustic soda, is understood to have entered the water at the Knockando burn, which flows into the River Spey, in the last few days.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In their caustic vividness, Mr. Blankfein’s opening chapters more resemble Saul Bellow’s “The Adventures of Augie March” than any normal business book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

There’s a haze that hangs in the air, thick and caustic.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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