Caustic compound Crossword Clue

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ACID

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COMPOUND (verb)
1. make more intense, stronger, or more marked
2. put or add together
COMPOUND (noun)
1. (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
2. an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
COMPOUND (adjective)
1. composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
2. composed of more than one part
CAUSTIC (adjective)
1. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
2. harsh or corrosive in tone
CAUSTIC (noun)
1. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ACID
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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