caustic
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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
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
At this point, you just don’t like each other, which makes communication feel even more caustic.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Gregarious by nature, Hall proved to be a skillful raconteur with a caustic Kiwi wit.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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