corrody

/kɒˈrɒdi/ or /kɔˈrɒdi/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to corrode or to become corroded, often through the action of a chemical substance.

“The acidic rain corroded the metal bridge.”

2. noun

a substance that causes corrosion or something that has corroded.

“The corrody on the old machinery made it difficult to repair.”

3. adjective

causing or characterized by corrosion.

“The corrody soil in the old factory was hazardous to the workers’ health.”

Synonyms

  • corrosive
  • rusty

Antonyms

  • inert
  • non-corrosive