corrosive

adjective

kə-ˈrō-siv How to pronounce corrosive (audio)
Definition of corrosivenext
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers

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Recent Examples of corrosive This jagged microscopic debris, easily dispersed by meteorite impacts and rocket exhaust, is corrosive, abrasive and adhesive. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Silver itself can’t be permanently tarnished since tarnish is not corrosive and can be removed. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Philadelphia police previously said an elaborate laboratory with corrosive and toxic chemicals was located in that basement. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The non-corrosive aluminum shell is also built to keep rain and dust out. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
  1. sarcastic
  2. satiric
  3. acidic
  4. acid
  5. barbed
  6. caustic
Adjective
  • Eidra pushes her tendency to get glib and sarcastic rather than risk being vulnerable and honest to its farthest limits.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The interest has been driven largely by the brand's casual, sarcastic tone and active participation in online trends.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sarcastic
Adjective
  • In his essay, Baron Cohen says that’s the point, because the character is a satirical figure designed to expose prejudice.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Riehle played Tom Smykowski, a cynical Initech product manager, in Mike Judge’s 1999 satirical comedy Office Space, sharing credits with Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root and Gary Cole.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of satiric
Adjective
  • Equatic pumps seawater through an electrolyzer, where an electric current passes through a sandwich of plastic and metal plates and separates the water into two streams, one alkaline and one acidic, while also producing oxygen and hydrogen.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Under alkaline conditions, splitting water molecules takes over 100 times longer than in acidic environments.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • Whatever your pleasure, there’s no wrong way to take an acid trip.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • Attorneys for the country music icon’s estate claimed Seaver covered his front porch in barbed wire and yellow caution tape, thus delaying the formal delivery of the suit.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Their long, barbed tongues can easily wind into ant and termite homes, licking up the bugs inside.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of barbed
Adjective
  • This often caustic character study gives her a real showcase to stretch out and go to some truly dark places.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Hosted by Atlanta News First, the hourlong debate was caustic and the jabs often deeply personal.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of caustic

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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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