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corroded
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.corroded (kəˈrəʊdɪd) adj (Chemistry) affected by corrosion; rustyThesaurus| Adj. | 1. | corroded - eaten away as by acid or oxidationunsound - not in good condition; damaged or decayed; "an unsound foundation" |
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