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corroded

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cor·rode  (k-rd)
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 (-rs-bl) adj.
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Adj.1.corroded - eaten away as by acid or oxidation
unsound - not in good condition; damaged or decayed; "an unsound foundation"


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