Synonyms of corrode

corrode

verb

kə-ˈrōd 

as in to erode

to consume or wear away gradually

water slowly corrodes iron

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erode
• eat
• destroy
• gnaw
• bite (at)
• disintegrate
• decompose
• fret
• dissolve
• ruin
• nibble
• wreck
• waste
• decimate
• devastate
• break down
• break up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restore
• revive
• renew
• revitalize
• regenerate
• refresh
• rejuvenate
• freshen
• recreate
• refreshen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrode

Olewack warns that older plumbing materials, such as cast iron, may be corroded and leaking, and that most homeowners choose to replace these older materials with PVC. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

At these temperatures, the molten salt remains chemically stable but begin corroding the metal used to build the reactor vessel, posing a major safety risk. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Our first commercial tactile gloves failed within a week because some people's hands are sweaty enough to corrode the wiring. — Rushil Agarwal, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Affected cars have driver's side airbags with connectors that may corrode, which could cause the airbag to not deploy and increase the risk of injury or death. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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