How is the word едкий translated from Russian to English

English translation
Caustic
adjective

Способный разъедать кожу или материал.

Able to burn through skin or material.

Examples with “едкий”

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  • Наденьте перчатки, жидкость едкая. — Wear gloves, the liquid is caustic.

  • Она язвительно отозвалась о его галстуке. — She made a caustic remark about his tie.

  • В этом чистящем средстве есть едкое вещество. — The cleaner contains a caustic chemical.

  • Его рецензия на спектакль была язвительной. — His review of the play was caustic.

  • Держи едкие средства подальше от детей. — Store caustic products away from children.

  • Почему он так язвителен на совещаниях? — Why does he sound so caustic in meetings?

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