: causing corrosion: such as
a
: causing damage to metal or other materials through a chemical process
highly corrosive chemicals/gases/liquids
b
: causing someone or something to become weak and damaged
the corrosive [=destructive] effects of drug use
She argues that racism is dangerous and corrosive to society.
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/corrosive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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