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caustic

/ˈkɑstɪk/

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1 · adjective

able to burn or damage by chemical action

腐蚀性的

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Workers wore gloves when handling the caustic cleaning solution.
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工人处理腐蚀性清洗液时戴着手套。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑstɪk/

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