corroded
kəˈroʊdɪd
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Definition of corroded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
erosionworn away gradually
  • The metal surface appeared corroded after years of exposure..
eroded rusted
2.
chemical damageTECH.damaged by chemical reactions like rust or acidTECH.
  • The corroded pipes need to be replaced.
eroded oxidized tarnished
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Origin of corroded

Latin, corrodere (to gnaw)

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rustadj.
shade
reddish-brown in color like corroded iron
rustedadj.
corroded metal
covered with a reddish-brown coating from oxidation
corroded nail
nail covered with rust
material property
quality of being easily corroded by chemicals
corrosion
having a rusty or corroded quality

Examples of corroded in a sentence

  • The statue's corroded surface showed its age.
  • The corroded metal frame collapsed suddenly.
  • Inspect the corroded areas for safety hazards.

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  1. French:corrodé, rouillé, ...
  2. German:allmählich abgetragen, korrodiert, ...
  3. Italian:corroso, ...
  4. Spanish:desgastado, oxidado, ...
  5. Portuguese:corroído, enferrujado, ...
  6. Chinese:侵蚀的, 锈蚀的, ...
  7. Japanese:摩耗した, 腐食した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَآكِل, مُتَضَرِّر كِيميائِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָכוּל, מוּאָכֶלֶת, ...
  10. Russian:разъеденный, ржавый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кородований, корозійний, ...
  12. Hindi:क्षरित, जंग लगा, ...
corrode
kəˈroʊd

Definition of corrode - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
damagetr.weaken or damage something slowly over timetr.
  • Negativity can corrode a person's confidence.
decompose deteriorate erode
2.
damageintr.become gradually damaged by chemical reactionsintr.
  • Over time, the iron began to corrode.
erode rust
3.
chemistrytr.gradually destroy metal or stone by chemical actiontr.
  • The acid will corrode the metal pipes.
erode rust
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Origin of corrode

Latin, corrodere (to gnaw)

Examples of corrode in a sentence

  • Bad habits can corrode one's health gradually.
  • Salt water can corrode metal railings.
  • The old pipes corroded beneath the sink.
  • Saltwater can corrode the hull of a ship over time.
  • The chemical reaction will corrode the surface of the statue.

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  1. French:ronger, se corroder, ...
  2. German:korrodieren, rosten, ...
  3. Italian:corrodere, ossidarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:corroer, corroerse, ...
  5. Portuguese:corroer, corroer-se, ...
  6. Chinese:腐蚀, 锈蚀, ...
  7. Japanese:蝕む, さびる, ...
  8. Arabic:أضعف, تَآكَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַכֵּל, לְהַחֲלִיד, ...
  10. Russian:разъедать, разъедаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:роз'їдати, кородувати, ...
  12. Hindi:क्षीण करना, जंग खाना, ...
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