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caustic

[kaw-stik] / ˈkɔ stɪk /




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As gravitational waves slowly shrink the orbit, they subtly alter the shape and motion of the caustic curve.

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

She’s forward and caustic, with a sharp wit and a hefty Jersey accent that doesn’t exactly scream “therapist’s office” — unless your therapist is Dr. Melfi from “The Sopranos,” in which case, lucky you.

From Salon Apr. 29, 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

This morning, gasping lungfuls of caustic, snow-filled air, he had apparently frozen his larynx.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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