Burning substance (4)

I believe the answer is:

acid

(Other definitions for acid that I've seen before include "Caustic and biting" , "Tart - keen - sort of house party" , "Acerbic" , "It is neutralized by alkali" , "Corrosive fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and the Penny Press.

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