corrosives
|cor-ro-sives|
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/kəˈroʊsɪvz/
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/kəˈrəʊsɪvz/
(corrosive)
causing corrosion
Etymology
'corrosive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corrosivus,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'rodere' meant 'to gnaw.'
'corrosivus' transformed into the Old French word 'corrosif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'corrosive.'
Initially, it meant 'to gnaw together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing damage through chemical reactions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that can cause damage to materials or tissues through chemical reactions.
Corrosives like acids can damage metal surfaces.
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Adjective 1
having the quality of corroding or eating away; erosive.
The corrosive nature of the chemical made it dangerous to handle without protection.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 07:21