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Acid secretion
| Acid secretion | |
|---|---|
 Cushing throws an acidic punch. | |
| Held by: | Cushing |
| Ability to: | Generate corrosive fluids |
Acid generation is the ability to generate highly corrosive fluids.
Characters
- Cushing is the only character known to have this ability.
Limits
Cushing can produce acidic fluids that dissolve metal substances and burn skin. Cushing seemingly requires active concentration ot use his power and can control the levels of acidity he generates.
Although it was originally presumed that he also used his power to kill Jamie Wu, whose body seems to be dehydrated, it was later revealed that he may not be responsible for the murder. (Trust Issues, Part 1)
Examples
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Cushing dissolves part of the metal floor beneath him, making a quick escape. -
Cushing dissolves a metal pipe. -
Cushing leaves a burn on Thompson's skin. (Trust Issues, Part 1)
Memorable Quotes
"Cushing generates corrosive fluid. It's like acid reflux. Of the much more useful sort than most people are afflicted with. And much deadlier."
Notes
- In an email, Robert Atkins interpreted Cushing's ability as "acid hands".