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What is the difference between corrosive and caustic ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between corrosive and caustic ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
If possible, could you show me each of the examples? Thank you.
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Corrosive - something that wears another something away
Example -
The corrosive acid dissolved the cat into a liquid puddle.
Caustic - something that is extremely strong and bitter
Example:
The caustic medicine caused him to sputter and choke! He nearly threw up in front up everyone!
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