corrode

Definition of corrode

Verbs

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
"The acid corroded the metal"
Synonyms:
eat, rust
Type of:
damage
inflict damage upon
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
"The metal corroded"
Synonyms:
rust
eat
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Types:
eat away, fret
wear away or erode
Type of:
crumble, decay, dilapidate
fall into decay or ruin

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Words that contain corrode

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