Looking for the meaning of the word CORRODE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CORRODE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Corrode
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin corrodere, from cor- (expressing intensive force) + rodere ‘gnaw’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrəʊd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action
Short Definition:destroy or damage materials slowly by chemical action
Examples:- acid rain poisons fish and corrodes buildings
Definition:
destroy or weaken (something) gradually
Short Definition:destroy or weaken something gradually
Examples:- the self-centred climate corrodes ideals and concerns about social justice
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