corrode

corroded corroding corrodes
Verb
1. 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"
(synonym) ,
(hypernym)
(verb-group)
(derivation) , ,
2. become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"
(synonym)
(hypernym) , ,
(hyponym) ,
(verb-group) ,
(derivation)
We agree to comply with the copyright notice and statements mentioned in WordNet
license.