corrode

/kəɹˈə‍ʊd/

/kɝˈoʊd/

to corrode

MAIN VERB

to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids

synonyms : eat

to gradually become destroyed as a result of exposure to water, acids, or air

synonyms : rust

to gradually damage or weaken something

Examples

1. On the surface, the lead face slowly corroded the queen's skin.

2. Water and wind corrode, removing a metal from the board.

3. And both salt and acids can corrode metal.

4. Now, our bus bar nuts were pretty corroded!