corrodible


cor·rode

C0662000 (kə-rōd′)v. cor·rod·ed, cor·rod·ing, cor·rodes v.tr.1. To destroy (a metal or alloy) gradually, especially by oxidation or chemical action: The acid corroded the metal.2. To impair steadily; deteriorate: "Doubt and mistrust could creep into our lives, corroding personal and professional relationships" (Philip Taubman).v.intr. To be eaten or worn away.
[Middle English corroden, from Latin corrōdere, to gnaw away : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + rōdere, to gnaw; see rēd- in Indo-European roots.]
cor·rod′i·ble, cor·ro′si·ble (-rō′sə-bəl) adj.