corrode

Verbs

  • (v) cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
    • The acid corroded the metal
    • The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
    rust, eat,
  • (v) become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
    • The metal corroded
    • The pipes rusted
    rust,

Synonyms

rust eat

Words of close approximity

corroded Corrodentia