Caustified

/ˈkɔːstɪfaɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been made caustic through a process of caustification; rendered caustic in nature or composition.

Etymology

Past participle of caustify, using the -fied suffix pattern from Latin -ficus. An alternative past participle formation alongside 'causticized.'

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English has multiple past tenses and participles for the same concept—'caustified' and 'causticized' compete for the same meaning, showing how specialized vocabularies develop multiple pathways before standardizing on single forms.

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