corrode
[verb]
Synonyms: eat away, consume, corrupt, erode, gnaw, oxidize, rust, wear away

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cor‧rode /kəˈrəʊd $ -ˈroʊd/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: corrodere 'to eat away', from com- ( ⇒ COM-) + rodere (, rodent)]

1. if metal corrodes, or if something corrodes it, it is slowly destroyed by the effect of water, chemicals etc:
Acidic water will corrode the pipes.

2. written to gradually make something weaker or destroy it completely:
Corruption has corroded our confidence in the police force.

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corrode
verb
PHRASES be badly corroded If the pipe is badly corroded, it should be replaced.

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