caustics

[US]/[ˈkɔːstɪks]/
[UK]/[ˈkɔːstɪks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a caustic substance; a bitterly severe or sarcastic remark
n. pl.patterns of light created by refraction or reflection
adj.bitterly sarcastic or severe
n. en frätande substans; en bittert och skarpt uttalande
n. pl. ljusmönster skapade genom brytning eller reflektion
adj. bittert sarkastisk eller sträng

Phrases & Collocations

caustic remarks

Swedish_translation

caustic criticism

Swedish_translation

caustically funny

Swedish_translation

caustic language

Swedish_translation

caustic wit

Swedish_translation

being caustic

Swedish_translation

sounded caustic

Swedish_translation

highly caustic

Swedish_translation

uttering caustics

Swedish_translation

caustic tone

Swedish_translation

Example Sentences

the caustic remarks stung her deeply and she walked away.

De skadande kommentarerna gjorde henne djupt sårbar och hon gick bort.

he used caustic soda to clear the blocked drain.

han använde kalkstoft för att rensa avloppet.

the critic's caustic review devastated the playwright's hopes.

kritikerns skadande recension förstörde dramatikerns hopp.

her caustic wit made her a popular, if sometimes uncomfortable, guest.

hennes skadande skärpa gjorde henne till en populär, även om ibland obehaglig, gäst.

the chemical reaction produced highly caustic fumes.

kemiska reaktionen producerade starkt skadande ångor.

avoid using caustic language when discussing sensitive topics.

undvik att använda skadande språk när du diskuterar känsliga ämnen.

the caustic solution corroded the metal container.

den skadande lösningen korroderade metallbehållaren.

he delivered a caustic critique of the company's strategy.

han gav en skadande kritik av företagets strategi.

the caustic nature of the debate became apparent quickly.

den skadande karaktären av debatten blev snabbt tydlig.

she responded to the insult with a caustic retort.

hon svarade på insulter med en skadande motreaktion.

the caustic comments were unnecessary and hurtful.

de skadande kommentarerna var onödiga och skadliga.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now