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corrode

/kəˈrəʊd/

/kəˈroʊd/

Translations

corrodeverb

corroded

Past Simple

corroded

Past Participle

corroding

Gerund

/kəˈrəʊd/

/kəˈroʊd/

The pipes began to corrode after years of exposure to moisture.

Трубы начали корродировать после многолетнего воздействия влаги.

The acid can corrode metal surfaces over time.

Кислота может разъедать металлические поверхности со временем.

Additional translations

Synonyms

wear away

Antonyms

corrodeverb

To destroy or weaken something gradually, especially by chemical action.

The acid began to corrode the metal surface over time.

To deteriorate or wear away gradually.

The constant exposure to harsh weather conditions can corrode the paint on the building.

To undermine or weaken something gradually.

The scandal served to corrode the public's trust in the government.