Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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caustic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
mordant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
caustic (noun) | mordant (noun) |
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the envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object | a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process |
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue |
caustic (adjective) | mordant (adjective) |
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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 | harshly ironic or sinister |