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to corrode
01
to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
corrode
3rd person singular
corrodes
past simple
corroded
past participle
corroded
Examples
The high humidity in the basement corroded the old photographs, causing them to fade and deteriorate.
02
to gradually become destroyed as a result of exposure to water, acids, or air
Examples
The iron gate gradually corroded over time due to constant exposure to rainwater and developed rust.
03
to gradually damage or weaken something
Examples
Lies and deceit have corroded the trust between friends, making it difficult for them to rebuild their relationship.
Lexical Tree
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corroding
corrosion
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