causticiser

/kɔːˈstɪsɪsaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causticizes.

“The causticiser was used to clean the contaminated soil.”

2. verb

To make caustic or capable of causing corrosion.

“The acid causticised the metal surface.”

3. verb

To apply a caustic substance to something.

“The doctor causticised the wound to prevent infection.”

Synonyms

  • causticizer
  • corroder
  • deleter

Antonyms

  • preservative
  • protector