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Definition of Caustic soda

1. Noun. A strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds.

Definition of Caustic soda

1. Noun. Common name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline substance used in the manufacture of paint and detergents, or as a drain cleaner. ¹

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Medical Definition of Caustic soda

1. A highly caustic substance that is used to neutralise acids and make sodium salts. Pharmacological action: caustics, pharmaceutic aid. Chemical name: Sodium hydroxide (Na(OH)) (12 Dec 1998)

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