caustic

caustic definition - medical

caus·tic (kôˈstĭk)

noun
  1. A hydroxide of a light metal.
  2. A caustic material or substance.
adjective
  1. Capable of burning, corroding, dissolving, or eating away by chemical action.
  2. Of or relating to light emitted from a point source and reflected or refracted from a curved surface.
  3. Causing a burning or stinging sensation.

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