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Corsive

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corrasiveObsolete form of corrosive. [Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.]
causticknounObsolete form of caustic. [Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.]
cruentous(obsolete, literal and figurative) bloody
vicedHeld clamped by a vice or something with a similar squeezing action.
scorny(obsolete) Expressing scorn; scornful, contemptuous.
brusqueRudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
rancourousObsolete form of rancorous. [Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.]
reproachableDeserving reproach.
esurineCausing hunger.
cruentate(obsolete) Smeared with blood.
cruciatenounIn the form of a cross; cross-shaped; cruciform.
scorbic(uncommon, dated, 18th century) Pertaining to scurvy.
vernaculous(obsolete) vernacular (of everyday language)
soreCausing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
poisonableCapable of being poisoned.
contrarious(archaic, of persons) Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.
damageous(obsolete) damaging, hurtful, injurious
venomousOf an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
scatheful(archaic) Causing harm or mischief; destructive, injurious.
inclementStormy, of rough weather; not clement.

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