corrosively
/kəˈroʊsɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that gradually destroys or damages something, especially by chemical action.
- Saltwater can behave corrosively on boat engines if not rinsed off regularly.
- The acid acted corrosively on the metal pipes, eating through them within months.
- The cleaning solution was so strong that it corrosively damaged the ceramic coating.
- In a way that gradually weakens or destroys something, such as a relationship, system, or feeling.
- His cynical attitude worked corrosively on the team's morale.
- Constant criticism can corrosively affect a person's self-esteem over time.
- The rumor spread corrosively through the office, destroying trust among coworkers.
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