Corrosively: meaning, definitions and examples
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corrosively
[ kəˈroʊ.sɪv.li ]
chemical reactions
Corrosively describes the manner in which a substance, particularly a chemical, causes gradual destruction or damage to materials. When a substance is said to act corrosively, it indicates that it not only deteriorates the physical structure of the material but may also have harmful effects on surrounding elements. This term is often used in chemistry and engineering contexts to warn about the potential risks of certain substances. Corrosive agents can affect metals, plastics, and even living tissues.
Synonyms
damagingly, destructively, erodingly.
Examples of usage
- The acid corroded the metal surface corrosively.
- The chemicals were stored in a corrosively secure cabinet.
- The corrosively thick liquid seeped through the container.
Translations
Translations of the word "corrosively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corrosivamente
🇮🇳 क्षयकारी रूप से
🇩🇪 korrosiv
🇮🇩 korosif
🇺🇦 корозійно
🇵🇱 korozyjnie
🇯🇵 腐食性に
🇫🇷 de manière corrosive
🇪🇸 corrosivamente
🇹🇷 korozyonlu bir şekilde
🇰🇷 부식성으로
🇸🇦 بشكل تآكلي
🇨🇿 korozivně
🇸🇰 korozívne
🇨🇳 腐蚀性地
🇸🇮 korozivno
🇮🇸 kórótarlega
🇰🇿 коррозиялық түрде
🇬🇪 კოროზიულად
🇦🇿 korroziya şəklində
🇲🇽 corrosivamente
Etymology
The word 'corrosively' derives from the root 'corrode', which comes from the Latin 'corrodere', meaning 'to gnaw away'. The prefix 'cor-' means 'together' or 'with', while 'rodere' means 'to gnaw'. The transformation of this Latin term into English reflects the gradual linguistic evolution that occurred during the Middle Ages. Initially, the term was used primarily in a literal sense to describe the action of acids and other solvents on various materials. Over time, however, it gained broader applications in both scientific and metaphorical contexts, reflecting not only physical degradation but also figurative senses of decay or decline. The adverbial form '-ively' was added to express the manner of action, hence 'corrosively'. In contemporary usage, it is frequently applied in both scientific literature and everyday discussions concerning the effects of substances that can cause wear, tear, or deterioration.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,450, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.