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of a chemical substance: corrosive; capable of destroying or eating away such as a strong acid
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of a person: sarcastic, critical, or harsh
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of a person: sarcastic, critical, or harsh
- Mr. Deane, he considered, was the "knowingest" man of his acquaintance, and he had besides a ready causticity of tongue that made an agreeable supplement to Mr. Tulliver's own tendency that way, which had remained in rather an inarticulate condition.1.7 — Book 1 Chapter 7 — Enter the Aunts and Uncles (96% in)
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