Caustic chemical Crossword Clue

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Caustic chemical Crossword Answer

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LYE

(3 letters)

ACID

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHEMICAL (adjective)
1. relating to or used in chemistry
CHEMICAL (noun)
1. material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
CAUSTIC (adjective)
1. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
2. harsh or corrosive in tone
CAUSTIC (noun)
1. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Lye
(3 letters)
ACID
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LEY

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