corrosive

UK
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
US
/kəˈroʊsɪv/

Translations

corrosivenoun
corrosives
pl
UK
/kəˈrəʊ.sɪv/
US
/kəˈroʊ.sɪv/
The laboratory stored the corrosive in a secure cabinet.
Лаборатория хранила коррозив в безопасном шкафу.
Additional translations
агрессивное вещество
разъедающее вещество
corrosiveadjective
more corrosive
Comp.
most corrosive
Super.
UK
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
US
/kəˈroʊsɪv/
The corrosive chemicals damaged the metal surface.
Коррозионные химикаты повредили металлическую поверхность.
Additional translations

Definitions

corrosivenoun
A substance, especially a strong acid, that can destroy or damage other substances with which it comes into contact.
The laboratory stored the corrosive in a special container to prevent any damage.
corrosiveadjective
Tending to cause corrosion, which is the gradual destruction or damage of materials, usually metals, through chemical reactions.
The corrosive chemicals in the cleaning solution can damage metal surfaces if not used properly.
Having the quality of being harmful or destructive, often in a metaphorical sense, such as causing damage to relationships or morale.
The corrosive nature of his criticism slowly eroded the team's confidence.