
Caustic
Safety First
Remember, 'caustic' implies danger. Use in contexts discussing hazardous materials or warning labels.

Wear gloves when handling this caustic cleaning agent to avoid injury.
Technical Term
'Caustic' is used in scientific and industrial contexts more than in everyday language.

The factory stores caustic soda for use in the manufacturing process.
Visible Damage
'Caustic' substances cause visible damage, so it's often used to describe observable chemical effects.

The lab report noted the caustic reaction that discolored the metal.
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