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A caustic solution is any corrosive chemical solution that can burn or otherwise destroy tissue.

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Can caustic be used as term in defining an acid?

No. acids are corrosive, alkalis are caustic.


A sentence for caustic?

Caustic can mean sarcastic or scathing or it can mean able to burn organic tissue by chemical reaction. The solution was caustic enough to burn through clothing. Her caustic comments made the other girl feel bad.


What does caustic mean?

cutting burning biting.


Is caustic an alkali?

Yes, sodium hydroxide (the modern term for the archaic "caustic soda") is a base (not quite the same as an alkali, but close and much more clearly defined).


What is caustic use for?

There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid


What is caustic soda liquor?

This is just a guess, but if I saw that in an archaic formulary I'd probably assume they were talking about aqueous sodium hydroxide. "Liquor" is sometimes used in chemistry as a general term meaning solution, and "caustic soda" is an old term for sodium hydroxide.


What does caustic mean on product?

If a product label states that it is caustic, it means the product is highly corrosive or capable of burning or destroying organic tissue upon contact. It is important to handle caustic products with care to avoid injury or damage.


How can you use caustic in a sentence?

He is hurt when he heard her caustic remarks of his shoes


What is a 7 letter corrosive alkali that begins with c?

Caustic is a general term for a corrosive alkali. It can be a noun or adjective.


What is a sentence for caustic?

Your caustic remarks remain unappreciated.


Why NaOH is called caustic soda?

NaOH is called caustic soda because it is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns upon contact with skin, hence the term "caustic." Additionally, it is used in a wide range of industrial applications where its strong alkaline properties are key, earning it the nickname "soda" due to its historical association with sodium-based compounds.


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