English dictionary
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English verb: corrode | |||
| 1. | corrode (change) cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid | ||
| Samples | The acid corroded the metal. The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink. | ||
| Synonyms | eat, rust | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | damage | ||
| Verb group | corrode, rust | ||
| 2. | corrode (change) become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid | ||
| Samples | The metal corroded. The pipes rusted. | ||
| Examples | These cars won't corrode | ||
| Synonyms | rust | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | crumble, decay, dilapidate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | eat away, fret | ||
| Verb group | corrode, eat, rust | ||
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