Synonyms of corroding

corroding

verb

present participle of corrode

as in eroding

to consume or wear away gradually

water slowly corrodes iron

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eroding
• eating
• destroying
• gnawing
• nibbling
• biting (at)
• fretting
• disintegrating
• decomposing
• dissolving
• ruining
• wrecking
• wasting
• devastating
• decimating
• breaking down
• breaking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restoring
• renewing
• reviving
• revitalizing
• regenerating
• recreating
• rejuvenating
• freshening
• refreshing
• refreshening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corroding

Deterioration is exacerbated if water reaches the steel rebar, corroding from inside the concrete mass and thereby weakening the integrity of the wall. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Rust often comes from corroding fasteners or nearby metal, while mold thrives on dirt and moisture buildup. — The Spruce, 20 Sep. 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

The company is accused of knowing that its sprinkler system was corroding and that emergency repairs to some sprinkler heads had been completed just days before the chemical reaction. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 June 2026

The Pacifica pier, made of concrete, faces the additional challenge of saltwater corroding its steel rods as the concrete cracks, Griggs said. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

Silicon Valley needs to take meaningful action against the antisemitism coursing through their feeds and corroding our culture. — Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026

In the Monday lawsuit, Maryland officials argue that DC Water was aware for over a decade before the January rupture that the Potomac Interceptor line was corroding and in need of replacement. — Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026

These products kill roots on contact without corroding the pipes or killing off the tree. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026