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Erosive (Adjective)

Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.

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The erosive properties of the acid made it a hazardous substance to handle without proper protection.
The company was fined for releasing erosive chemicals into the nearby river, causing significant environmental damage.
The dentist warned that the erosive effects of sugary drinks could lead to tooth decay and other oral health problems.
The erosive action of the stomach acid was slowed down by the antacid medication, providing relief to the patient.
The researchers studied the erosive effects of acid rain on limestone monuments and buildings, seeking ways to mitigate the damage.

Wearing away by friction; "the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline".

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The constant pounding of the surf against the rocks has a highly erosive effect on the coastline.
The sandpaper had an erosive action on the wooden surface, wearing it down to a smooth finish.
The erosive power of the glacier carved out a deep valley over thousands of years.
The erosive forces of wind and water combined to wear away the ancient stone monument.
The engineer designed the hull of the ship to withstand the erosive effects of the seawater.