caustic soda

caus·tic so·da

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaw-stik soh-duh]
- /ˈkɔ stɪk ˈsoʊ də/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaw-stik soh-duh]
- /ˈkɔ stɪk ˈsoʊ də/

Definitions of caustic soda words

uncountable noun caustic soda Caustic soda is a powerful chemical substance used to make strong soaps and clean drains. 3
noun caustic soda sodium hydroxide 3
noun caustic soda sodium hydroxide. 1
noun caustic soda Common name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline substance used in the manufacture of paint and detergents, or as a drain cleaner. 0

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Origin of caustic soda

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Caustic soda

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caustic soda popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for caustic soda

noun caustic soda

salt — See under Strategic Arms Limitation Talks.
antacid — that neutralizes acids; counteracting acidity

All 2 Synonyms of caustic soda