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corrodes

verbgeneral useuncommon/ku.ʁoj/cor·roi

Definition

Third person singular present indicative of the verb 'to corrode', meaning to wear away, consume, or destroy slowly, especially by chemical action or rust.

Usage examples

“Salt corrodes the metal of ships.”

“Envy corrodes people's souls.”

Synonyms

erodes eats away wears away

Antonyms

preserves protects strengthens

Common combinations

corrodes metalcorrodes the structureslowly corrodes