corrosive
/kəˈroʊsɪv/
adjective
- Having the ability to gradually destroy or damage materials, especially metals, through chemical action.
- Salt spray is highly corrosive to car bodies.
- Always wear gloves when handling corrosive chemicals.
- The corrosive liquid burned a hole through the plastic container.
- Tending to weaken or destroy something gradually, such as trust, relationships, or morale.
- His corrosive comments damaged the team's spirit.
- The corrosive effect of gossip can ruin friendships.
- A corrosive work environment makes employees unhappy.
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noun
- A substance that can corrode materials.
- Never mix different corrosives without knowing the risks.
- Bleach is a common household corrosive.
- The lab stores corrosives in special acid-proof cabinets.