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Definition of corroding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
damageRare gradually damaging or wearing awayRare
- The corroding effects of the chemicals were evident on the metal surface.
2.
chemistryTECH. undergoing gradual destruction by chemical actionTECH.
- The corroding metal beams needed urgent replacement.
3.
emotionalRare causing someone to feel bitter or angryRare
- Her corroding remarks left him feeling hurt and resentful.
Origin of corroding
Latin, corrodere (to gnaw) + -ing (action)
Terms with corroding included in their meaning
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chemical effect
capable of burning or corroding by chemical action
material decay
process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials
corroding
undergoing the process of rust formation
destruction
gnawing or corroding in a destructive way
corrosion
act of corroding or rusting
Examples of corroding in a sentence
The corroding bridge posed a safety hazard. The corroding pipes caused a leak in the basement. Corroding surfaces can weaken the entire structure. His corroding words made her doubt herself. The corroding criticism affected his confidence.
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- French:corrosif, rouillant, ...
- German:korrosiv, korrodierend, ...
- Italian:corrosivo, corroso, ...
- Spanish:corrosivo, corroído, ...
- Portuguese:desgastante, corroído, ...
- Chinese:侵蚀性的, 腐蚀的, ...
- Japanese:腐食性の, 腐食している, ...
- Arabic:مآكل, متآكل, ...
- Hebrew:מְשַׁחֵק, מִתְחַלֵּד, ...
- Russian:разъедающий, разрушающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:корозійний, гіркий, ...
- Hindi:क्षरणकारी, क्षयशील, ...
Definition of corrode - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
damagetr. weaken or damage something slowly over timetr.
- Negativity can corrode a person's confidence.
2.
damageintr. become gradually damaged by chemical reactionsintr.
- Over time, the iron began to corrode.
3.
chemistrytr. gradually destroy metal or stone by chemical actiontr.
- The acid will corrode the metal pipes.
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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- French:ronger, se corroder, ...
- German:korrodieren, rosten, ...
- Italian:corrodere, ossidarsi, ...
- Spanish:corroer, corroerse, ...
- Portuguese:corroer, corroer-se, ...
- Chinese:腐蚀, 锈蚀, ...
- Japanese:蝕む, さびる, ...
- Arabic:أضعف, تَآكَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַכֵּל, לְהַחֲלִיד, ...
- Russian:разъедать, разъедаться, ...
- Ukrainian:роз'їдати, кородувати, ...
- Hindi:क्षीण करना, जंग खाना, ...
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