corrode

verb

cor·rode kə-ˈrōd How to pronounce corrode (audio)

corroded; corroding

transitive verb

: to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing

especially : to wear away gradually usually by chemical action

the metal was corroded beyond repair

: to weaken or destroy gradually : undermine

manners and miserliness that corrode the human spirit

Bernard De Voto

intransitive verb

: to undergo corrosion

corrodible

kə-ˈrō-də-bəl How to pronounce corrode (audio)

adjective

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Corrode comes from Latin corrodere ("to gnaw to pieces"), a combination of the prefix "cor-" (used here as an intensifier with the meaning of "completely") and the verb "rodere" ("to gnaw"). At one time, "corrode" was used to literally indicate the action of gnawing away, as in "woodworms corroded the wood." But it is the more figurative senses from the action of gnawing or eating away that have persisted, as in "salt water corroded the iron" or "graphic content on television and the Internet is corroding the moral fabric of society."

Example Sentences

Rainwater may corrode the steel containers. Over time, the pipes become corroded and need to be replaced. After a few weeks in the ocean, the boat began to corrode. Years of lies and secrets had corroded their relationship.

Recent Examples on the Web Over time, your favorite brass pieces can lose their shine as oxygen, water, and other elements cause the metal to corrode or tarnish.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 The cutbacks likely won’t damage the pipeline itself, although steel can corrode and leaks could form.

Paul Roderick Gregory, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 This heat could potentially corrode the canisters, compromise the bentonite, or even crack the rock face.

Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 The boat’s bearings also began to corrode halfway through the journey.

Fox News, 30 July 2022 The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.

Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 Over time, the chemicals found in Fabuloso and other similar cleaners will corrode plastic and rubber flush valve components, shortening their lifespan.

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2022 This water would eventually corrode the waste canisters, according to Long, and would ultimately flush leaking waste into a regional aquifer.

Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 As the water mains and pipelines corrode and break, the water treatment plant requires more and more expensive repairs.

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单词	corrodes
释义	corrode verb cor·rode kə-ˈrōd corroded; corroding transitive verb 1 : to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing especially : to wear away gradually usually by chemical action the metal was corroded beyond repair 2 : to weaken or destroy gradually : undermine manners and miserliness that corrode the human spirit Bernard De Voto intransitive verb : to undergo corrosion corrodible kə-ˈrō-də-bəl adjective Did you know? Corrode comes from Latin corrodere ("to gnaw to pieces"), a combination of the prefix "cor-" (used here as an intensifier with the meaning of "completely") and the verb "rodere" ("to gnaw"). At one time, "corrode" was used to literally indicate the action of gnawing away, as in "woodworms corroded the wood." But it is the more figurative senses from the action of gnawing or eating away that have persisted, as in "salt water corroded the iron" or "graphic content on television and the Internet is corroding the moral fabric of society." Synonyms bite (at) eat erode fret gnaw nibble See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Rainwater may corrode the steel containers. Over time, the pipes become corroded and need to be replaced. After a few weeks in the ocean, the boat began to corrode. Years of lies and secrets had corroded their relationship. Recent Examples on the Web Over time, your favorite brass pieces can lose their shine as oxygen, water, and other elements cause the metal to corrode or tarnish. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 The cutbacks likely won’t damage the pipeline itself, although steel can corrode and leaks could form. Paul Roderick Gregory, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 This heat could potentially corrode the canisters, compromise the bentonite, or even crack the rock face. Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 The boat’s bearings also began to corrode halfway through the journey. Fox News, 30 July 2022 The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging. Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 Over time, the chemicals found in Fabuloso and other similar cleaners will corrode plastic and rubber flush valve components, shortening their lifespan. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2022 This water would eventually corrode the waste canisters, according to Long, and would ultimately flush leaking waste into a regional aquifer. Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 As the water mains and pipelines corrode and break, the water treatment plant requires more and more expensive repairs. AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English corroden, borrowed from Latin corrōdere "to gnaw, chew up," from cor-, variant before r of com- com- + rōdere "to gnaw, nibble, eat away" — more at rodent First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition corrode verb cor·rode kə-ˈrōd corroded; corroding 1 : to wear away little by little (as by rust or acid) 2 : to gradually destroy or weaken corroding traditions Medical Definition corrode verb cor·rode kə-ˈrōd corroded; corroding transitive verb : to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing especially : to wear away gradually usually by chemical action intransitive verb : to undergo corrosion corrodes verb present tense third-person singular of corrode as in erodes to consume or wear away gradually water slowly corrodes iron Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance erodes eats gnaws destroys decomposes disintegrates frets dissolves nibbles ruins bites (at) wastes wrecks devastates decimates breaks down breaks up Antonyms & Near Antonyms restores revives rejuvenates revitalizes regenerates refreshes renews freshens recreates refreshens See More
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