caustic vs corrosive
corrosive vs causticcaustic and corrosive both are nouns.
caustic and corrosive both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caustic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| corrosive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
caustic and corrosive
are synonyms defined as:
- caustic and corrosive: of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
| caustic (noun) | corrosive (noun) |
|---|---|
| the envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object | a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) |
| any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue |
| caustic (adjective) | corrosive (adjective) |
|---|---|
| of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action | of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action |
| harsh or corrosive in tone | spitefully sarcastic |
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