corrosive

adjective
UK: /kəˈrəʊ.sɪv/
US: /kəˈroʊ.sɪv/

  1. A corrosive substance destroys or damages metal or other materials by gradually eating or wearing them away through a chemical reaction.

    1. The acid is very corrosive to metal surfaces.
    2. The long-term effects of corrosive industrial emissions on historical monuments are a serious concern.

  2. Harmful and causing a decline in health, morals, or the quality of something.

    1. Gossip can be very corrosive to a team's morale.
    2. The politician warned about the corrosive influence of propaganda on public opinion and democratic values.

Synonyms

caustic erosive destructive biting acrimonious mordant
corrosive noun

  1. A substance, especially a strong acid or alkali, that corrodes or destroys other substances.

    1. Handle the corrosive with care.
    2. The laboratory technician carefully disposed of the corrosive after the experiment was completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "corrosive" in English means: A corrosive substance destroys or damages metal or other materials by gradually eating or wearing them away through a chemical reaction., Harmful and causing a decline in health, morals, or the quality of something..

The phonetic transcription of "corrosive" is /kəˈrəʊ.sɪv/ in British English and /kəˈroʊ.sɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corrosive": caustic, erosive, destructive, biting, acrimonious, mordant.

Example usage of "corrosive": "The acid is very corrosive to metal surfaces.". More examples on the page.