corrosive

adjective

cor·ro·sive | \ kə-ˈrō-siv

, -ziv\

Definition of corrosive

1 : tending or having the power to corrode corrosive acids corrosive action the corrosive effects of alcoholism

2 : bitingly sarcastic corrosive satire

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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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Potential applications range from preventing the icing of aircraft wings by freezing rain to reducing the corrosive effects of brine from ocean spray—and even helping people stay snug and dry inside waterproof clothing. — The Economist, "How to make a better raincoat with tiny “water bowls”," 4 July 2019 That allowed her to stick largely to her stump speech and deliver a progressive message to millions of people on everything from the corrosive effect of corporate money to gun control, without getting distracted or having to react to a sharp retort. — Jaclyn Gallucci, Fortune, "Kamala Harris Shuts Down Debate Squabble With Raised Hands," 28 June 2019 Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who wrote powerfully of the corrosive effect of official secrecy, was among many who advocated for Morison’s pardon. — Jameel Jaffer, The New Yorker, "The Espionage Act and a Growing Threat to Press Freedom," 26 June 2019 Water was pulled from a river without it being treated to reduce corrosive effects on old pipes, and a doctor reported high levels of lead in children. — Washington Post, "Flint water decision shows legal complexities of disaster," 14 June 2019 While waiting for a new pipeline to bring water from Lake Huron, the majority-black city of 100,000 pulled water from the Flint River without treating it to reduce corrosive effects on old pipes. — CBS News, "Charges dropped against 8 people in Flint water scandal," 13 June 2019 These patterns are forming that historically have been corrosive towards democracy and towards human advancement. — Sean Gregory/oakland, Time, "The Golden State Warriors Revolutionized the NBA. Now They Plan to Keep the Dynasty Dream Alive," 20 June 2019 In 2009, Ocegueda's group was one of the first to turn up evidence that drug cartels sometimes dissolved victims in lye and other corrosive chemicals. — Fox News, "In bloodied Mexico, ambivalence, hope over amnesty proposal," 23 July 2018 By then, the city had been delivering corrosive, lead-tainted water to its citizens for 21 months. — Molly Rauch, Good Housekeeping, "When Your Water Poisons Your Children," 16 Feb. 2016

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