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corrode
verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- C
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ORROD
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
“The metal corroded”
verb
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
“The acid corroded the metal”
In context
Example Sentences
The metal corroded
The pipes rusted
The acid corroded the metal
The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
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