corrosive
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for corrosive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Capable of gradually destroying material through chemical action.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Capable of gradually destroying material through chemical action.
“The lab stores corrosive acids in sealed containers.”
2. adj
Gradually damaging or undermining something, often used figuratively.
“His corrosive comments damaged team morale for weeks.”
Opposites
How to use corrosive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
corrosive chemical
corrosive effect
corrosive relationship
Etymology
From Old French corrosif — related to "corrosion" and "corrode".
Full origin of corrosive →Frequently asked questions
What does “corrosive” mean?
The word “corrosive” means capable of gradually destroying material through chemical action. In plain terms, something that eats away at material, or figuratively, something that steadily damages a relationship or reputation.
How do you pronounce “corrosive”?
“Corrosive” is pronounced kuh-ROH-sihv (/kəˈɹoʊsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “corrosive” in a sentence?
Here is “corrosive” used in a sentence: “The lab stores corrosive acids in sealed containers.”
What part of speech is “corrosive”?
“Corrosive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “corrosive” come from?
The word “corrosive” comes from Old French. From Old French corrosif — related to "corrosion" and "corrode".
Is “corrosive” a common word?
“Corrosive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “corrosive” have?
“Corrosive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: capable of gradually destroying material through chemical action.
