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kup/bachelor%27s%20button/1' class='sxn xref'>bachelor's button
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1
corn ​syrup
noun

Definition

  • a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
cor​ro​sive
adjective
cor·​ro·​sive
kə-ˈrō-siv -ziv

Definition

  • tending or having the power to corrode //corrosive acids //corrosive action //the corrosive effects of alcoholism
  • bitingly sarcastic //corrosive satire
Other Words
  • corrosive noun
  • cor​ro​sive​ly adverb
  • cor​ro​sive​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acerb acerbic acid acidic acidulous acrid barbed biting caustic cutting mordant pungent sarcastic sardonic satiric (or satirical) scalding scathing sharp smart-aleck bachelor's button
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1
corn ​syrup
noun

Definition

  • a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
cor​ro​sive
adjective
cor·​ro·​sive
kə-ˈrō-siv -ziv

Definition

  • tending or having the power to corrode //corrosive acids //corrosive action //the corrosive effects of alcoholism
  • bitingly sarcastic //corrosive satire
Other Words
  • corrosive noun
  • cor​ro​sive​ly adverb
  • cor​ro​sive​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acerb acerbic acid acidic acidulous acrid barbed biting caustic cutting mordant pungent sarcastic sardonic satiric (or satirical) scalding scathing sharp smart-aleck