corrosive
adjective
cor·ro·sive
kə-ˈrō-siv 
-ziv
1
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
corrosive action
the corrosive effects of alcoholism
2
: bitingly sarcastic
corrosive satire
corrosive
noun
corrosively
adverb
corrosiveness
noun
Synonyms of corrosive
Examples of corrosive in a Sentence
She argues that racism is dangerous and corrosive to society.
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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An increase in inflation, after all, tends to increase the price of gold as investors flock to the metal for protection against the corrosive economic impacts felt elsewhere.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
In addition, corrosive fumes from cleaning supplies such as bleach and ammonia can also damage plumbing and/or weaken cabinets.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Another issue that will need to be overcome is the corrosive nature of the fuel and key components of the reactor as a whole.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
In addition, corrosive fumes from cleaning supplies such as bleach and ammonia can also damage plumbing and/or weaken cabinets.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Another issue that will need to be overcome is the corrosive nature of the fuel and key components of the reactor as a whole.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosive
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosive. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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corrosive
adjective
cor·ro·sive
kə-ˈrō-siv
-ziv
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
corrosive
noun
corrosively
adverb
corrosiveness
noun
Medical Definition
corrosive
1 of 2 adjective
cor·ro·sive
-ˈrō-siv, -ziv
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
a corrosive gas
corrosiveness
noun
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