corroder

/ˈkɒroʊdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that causes something to corrode

“The saltwater environment created a corroder that damaged the metal bridge.”

2. verb

to cause something to corrode

“Acidic rain can corrode buildings and infrastructure over time.”

Synonyms

  • corroding agent
  • destructor

Antonyms

  • preserver
  • protector