The Only Use
caustic
in
Brave New World
(Edited)
- On Rack 10 rows of next generation's chemical workers were being trained in the toleration of lead, caustic soda, tar, chlorine.
p. 17.4caustic = damaging or harsh
Definitions:
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(1)
(caustic as in: a caustic chemical) damaging or harsh -- often of a corrosive chemical like a strong acid
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(2)
(caustic as in: a caustic person) sarcastic, critical, or harsh
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)