Corrosive: meaning, definitions and examples
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corrosive
[ kษหrษสsษชv ]
chemical reaction
Causing corrosion or erosion. Corrosive substances can cause damage to metal, skin, or other materials.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The corrosive acid ate through the metal pipes.
- Avoid contact with corrosive chemicals to prevent injury.
figurative
Causing harm or damage in a gradual and often unnoticed way. Corrosive remarks or behavior can erode relationships or trust.
Synonyms
damaging, detrimental, hurtful
Examples of usage
- Her corrosive comments left a lasting impact on his self-esteem.
- The corrosive nature of gossip can destroy friendships.
Translations
Translations of the word "corrosive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corrosivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคทเคพเคฐเค
๐ฉ๐ช รคtzend
๐ฎ๐ฉ korosif
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะพะทัะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ korozyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ้ฃๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท corrosif
๐ช๐ธ corrosivo
๐น๐ท aลฤฑndฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุจุจ ููุชุขูู
๐จ๐ฟ korozivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ korozรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ่ ่ๆง็
๐ธ๐ฎ koroziven
๐ฎ๐ธ tรฆrandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพััะพะทะธัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ korroziyaya sษbษb olan
๐ฒ๐ฝ corrosivo
Word origin
The word 'corrosive' originated from the Latin word 'corrosivus', which means 'gnawing', reflecting the idea of gradual destruction. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe substances that cause corrosion or erosion. Over time, the term's figurative usage expanded to describe behaviors or remarks that gradually wear away at something, leading to its current dual meaning.