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cor·rode (k

-r

)

v. cor·rod·ed, cor·rod·ing, cor·rodes

v.tr.

1. To destroy a metal or alloy gradually, especially by oxidation or chemical action: acid corroding metal.

2. To impair steadily; deteriorate: "Doubt and mistrust could creep into our lives, corroding personal and professional relationships" (Philip Taubman).

v.intr.

To be eaten or worn away.

[Middle English corroden, from Latin corrdere, to gnaw away : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + rdere, to gnaw; see rd- in Indo-European roots.]

cor·rodi·ble, cor·rosi·ble (-r

-b

l) adj.

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Adj.

corroded - eaten away as by acid or oxidation

unsound - not in good condition; damaged or decayed; "an unsound foundation"

Translations

corroded [kəˈrəʊdɪd] ADJ → corroído

corroded [kəˈrəʊdɪd] adj [metal, stone] → corrodé(e)

corroded

adj → korrodiert

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