caustic
Pronunciation: kaws′tik
Definition:
- Chemically exerting an effect resembling a burn.
- An agent producing this effect.
- Denoting a solution of a strong alkali; caustic soda, NaOH.
Synonym(s): pyrotic2
[G. kaustikos, fr. kaiō, to burn]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

