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corrode

verb
/kəˈrəʊd/

Meaning

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

Example Sentences

The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.

Synonyms

rust, erode, deteriorate, decay

Antonyms

preserve, strengthen

Collocations

corrode metal, corrode over time, corrode away

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