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corroding
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.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | corroding - erosion by chemical actioncorrosion, erosionchemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involvedpitting, indentation, roughness - the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosionrusting, rust - the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water |
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Synonyms for corrodingnoun erosion by chemical actionSynonymsRelated Words- chemical action
- chemical change
- chemical process
- pitting
- indentation
- roughness
- rusting
- rust
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