adj
corrosive
kuh-ROH-sihv
adj
1
Capable of gradually destroying material through chemical action.
"The lab stores corrosive acids in sealed containers."
2
Gradually damaging or undermining something, often used figuratively.
"His corrosive comments damaged team morale for weeks."
How to Use Corrosive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that eats away at material, or figuratively, something that steadily damages a relationship or reputation.
Common pairings
corrosive chemical
corrosive effect
corrosive relationship
Word Forms
more corrosive comparative, corrosives plural, most corrosive superlative
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Etymology
From Old French corrosif — related to "corrosion" and "corrode".