1. Erosion by chemical action
   - corrosion, erosion

1. Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
   "The acid corroded the metal"
   - eat, rust 
2. Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
   "The metal corroded"
   - rust

Derived forms: corrodings

See also: corrosion, corrosive

Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, crumble, damage, decay, dilapidate

Encyclopedia: Corrode

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