Causticize
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑstɪkˈaɪˈzi/
Causticize (verb)
- To change a substance so it becomes strongly corrosive and can burn or damage living tissue.
- To produce a caustic alkali from raw materials, often by chemical processing.
Examples
- The lab process causticizes the solution for stronger cleaning.
- Careless mixing can causticize the mixture and burn skin.