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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In addition, corrosive fumes from cleaning supplies such as bleach and ammonia can also damage plumbing and/or weaken cabinets.
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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
Look for a pair made from high-quality, non-corrosive stainless steel.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
As for the fifth dimension, China’s power is having a corrosive effect on democracies, including in the United States, which has clumsily adopted measures that resemble the CCP’s mercenary mercantilism.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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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
Look for a pair made from high-quality, non-corrosive stainless steel.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
As for the fifth dimension, China’s power is having a corrosive effect on democracies, including in the United States, which has clumsily adopted measures that resemble the CCP’s mercenary mercantilism.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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