Corrade (Verb)
Meaning
Wear away.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Acid can corrade the surface of the metal over time if not properly protected.
- The strong currents in the river began to corrade the base of the cliff.
- Prolonged exposure to the elements will begin to corrade the stone exterior of the building.
- Chemicals in the cleaning solution can corrade certain types of tiles if not used carefully.
- Saltwater can corrade the metal components in boats if protective coatings are not applied regularly.