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Noun: corroding  ku'row-ding
  1. Erosion by chemical action
    - corrosion, erosion
Verb: corrode  ku'rowd
  1. Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
    "The acid corroded the metal"
    - eat, rust
     
  2. Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
    "The metal corroded"
    - rust

Derived forms: corrodings

See also: corrosion, corrosive

Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, crumble, damage, decay, dilapidate

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