Corrode (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The sea air corroded the metal statue, leading to its removal for restoration.
- The leaking pipe allowed water to corrode the foundation of the old building.
- Acid rain continued to corrode the once-vibrant paint on the church steeple.
- If left uncared for, the acid in the vinegar would corrode the cast-iron frying pan.
- Decades of saltwater exposure had significantly corroded the historic lighthouse's metal framework.
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Meaning 2
Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The constant exposure to seawater will corrode the ship's hull over time.
- If you don't dry your tools properly, the moisture in the air will corrode them.
- The pipes had corroded from years of neglect and needed to be replaced.
- The battery casing began to corrode when it came into contact with the acidic substance.
- The car's body will corrode rapidly if left in this salty environment.