rodere — meaning in English

English meaning

• erode verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.
• gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

Senses

rodere is used for these senses in English:

• erode To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.
• gnaw (ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
• gnaw (intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

erode — full definition

1. verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.
2. verb To gradually weaken or destroy something over time.

gnaw — full definition

1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.

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