corrosive

adjective cor·ro·sive \-ˈrō-siv, -ziv\

: causing damage to metal or other materials through a chemical process

: causing someone or something to become weak and damaged

Full Definition of CORROSIVE

: tending or having the power to corrode <corrosive acids> <corrosive action> <the corrosive effects of alcoholism>

: bitingly sarcastic <corrosive satire>

— corrosive noun

— cor·ro·sive·ly adverb

— cor·ro·sive·ness noun

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14th century

Synonyms: acerb, acerbic, acid, acidic, acidulous, acrid, barbed, biting, caustic, sarcastic, cutting, mordant, pungent, sardonic, satiric (or satirical), scalding, scathing, sharp, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-mouthed, snarky, tart

CORROSIVE Defined for Kids

adjective cor·ro·sive \kə-ˈrō-siv, -ziv\

: tending or able to destroy, weaken, or wear away little by little <corrosive substances>

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