How is the word ätzend translated from German to English

English translation
Caustic
adjective

Fähig, Haut oder Material zu zerfressen.

Able to burn through skin or material.

Examples with “ätzend”

See how the word “ätzend” is used in sentences

  • Zieh Handschuhe an, die Flüssigkeit ist ätzend. — Wear gloves, the liquid is caustic.

  • Sie machte eine beißende Bemerkung über seine Krawatte. — She made a caustic remark about his tie.

  • Das Reinigungsmittel enthält eine ätzende Chemikalie. — The cleaner contains a caustic chemical.

  • Seine Kritik an dem Stück war beißend. — His review of the play was caustic.

  • Bewahre ätzende Mittel von Kindern entfernt auf. — Store caustic products away from children.

  • Warum klingt er in Sitzungen so beißend? — Why does he sound so caustic in meetings?

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