corrode

verb
UK: /kəˈroʊd/
US: /kəˈroʊd/

  1. To slowly destroy metal through a chemical reaction.

    1. The metal will corrode if it gets wet because of the rain.
    2. Salt water can corrode the metal parts of cars, causing them to rust quickly.

  2. To gradually weaken or ruin something important, like trust or someone's confidence.

    1. The scandal will corrode trust in the company and its leaders.
    2. Constant criticism can corrode a person's self-esteem over a period of time.

Synonyms

erode rust deteriorate consume destroy impair degrade weaken
corrode adjective

  1. Being destroyed or damaged slowly by chemical action.

    1. The corroded metal was unsafe after the long exposure time.
    2. We replaced the corroded pipes to prevent any future water leaks in home.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "corrode" in English means: To slowly destroy metal through a chemical reaction., To gradually weaken or ruin something important, like trust or someone's confidence..

The phonetic transcription of "corrode" is /kəˈroʊd/ in British English and /kəˈroʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corrode": erode, rust, deteriorate, consume, destroy, impair, degrade, weaken.

Example usage of "corrode": "The metal will corrode if it gets wet because of the rain.". More examples on the page.