corrode

verb

kə-ˈrōd How to pronounce corrode (audio)
Definition of corrodenext
as in to erode
to consume or wear away gradually water slowly corrodes iron

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Recent Examples of corrode Liquid lead can corrode steel over time at normal operating temperatures of 530°C (about 990°F). — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 According to Con Ed, the top cause of manhole fires is the salt used to treat snow, which corrodes electrical wires. — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 The salt can harm fish and other wildlife, and corrode bridges and automobiles. — Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Cleaning vinegar should not be used on surfaces that corrode or pit, like natural stone, aluminum, and cast iron. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrode
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erode
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  • Phillips-Fein recently talked to CNN about how those ideals have eroded in recent years and why some working- class and poor people embrace the belief that extreme inequality is good for America.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Golden mussels can eradicate fish populations and erode delta habitats, and California farmers could lose their water.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
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