corrosiveness

noun

Definition of corrosivenessnext
as in bitterness
biting sharpness of feeling or expression the unconscionable corrosiveness with which he voiced his criticisms diminished their value and effectiveness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosiveness
  1. bitterness
  2. severity
  3. hostility
  4. acidity
  5. virulence
  6. bile
  7. virulency
  8. malice
Noun
  • Its distinct warm, smoky, and toasted aromas, resulting from the roasting process, offer a unique flavor profile with less bitterness.
    — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Delicate notes of wild berries complement the citrusy hop character and crisp, dry finish, creating a perfect balance of fruity flavor and bitterness.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • The report also examined whether models could achieve arbitrary code execution (ACE)—a high-severity exploit outcome that allows attackers to take control of a target system.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • If you’re offered surgery, ask specifically whether endoscopic decompression is an option and what your electrodiagnostic results say about severity.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Examining the harder chapters of our history is not the same as hostility toward America.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14 to halt hostilities, prompting gas to fall back below $4 a few days later.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • The soy sauce seasons the tofu to its core, while balsamic vinaigrette adds acidity, richness, and just enough sweetness.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • Algieri says Chablis typically features high acidity, strong mineral character, and is un-oaked or lightly oaked, but many of her clients are more familiar with Chardonnay having a rounder, buttery style driven by vanilla from heavy oak aging.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The virulence of the French and Spanish wildfires, fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change, caught fire crews and authorities off guard.
    — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of virulence
Noun
  • So after all that — all the bile oozing out from those tweets — the thing people were mad about wasn’t even true.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • Employees told Fillmore during the early 2022 meeting that Shapiro had recently injured a patient’s common bile duct, a small tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, during surgery.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of bile
Noun
  • The virulency of Covid-19 trained even those of us who shop locally out of principal to purchase online.
    — Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2021
Definition of virulency
Noun
  • Colt Gray, now 16, pleaded guilty to 55 felony counts, including four counts of malice murder, on Friday.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The suspect, who has not been identified due to his age, faces two counts of malice murder, possession of a pistol by a minor, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of malice
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“Corrosiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosiveness. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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