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Alkaline means "having a pH between 7.1 and 14". Caustic means harsh, corrosive in some way. Both strong acids and strong bases are caustic.

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Alkaline refers to a substance with a pH greater than 7, while caustic refers to a substance that can burn or corrode living tissue. While both terms refer to substances that are basic in nature, caustic typically implies a stronger and more harmful effect on contact.

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