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corrode

Pronunciation: /kəˈrəʊd/
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Definition of corrode

verb

[with object]
  • 1destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action:acid rain poisons fish and corrodes buildings
  • [no object] (of metal or other materials) be destroyed or damaged in this way:over the years copper pipework corrodes
  • 2destroy or weaken (something) gradually:the self-centred climate corrodes ideals and concerns about social justice

Derivatives

corrodible

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin corrodere, from cor- (expressing intensive force) + rodere 'gnaw'

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