non-corrosives
|non-cor-ro-sives|
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/nɑn-kəˈroʊsɪvz/
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/nɒn-kəˈrəʊsɪvz/
(non-corrosive)
resistant to chemical damage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-corrosive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'corrosive' from Latin 'corrosivus', which means 'to gnaw through'.
Historical Evolution
'corrosivus' transformed into the Old French word 'corrosif', and eventually became the modern English word 'corrosive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'corrosive' meant 'to gnaw through', but over time it evolved to mean 'causing damage through chemical action'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that do not cause corrosion or damage to materials.
The laboratory uses non-corrosives to ensure the equipment remains intact.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 12:56