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corrosible

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cor·rode   (kə-rōd')   
v.   cor·rod·ed, cor·rod·ing, cor·rodes

v.   tr.

  1. To destroy a metal or alloy gradually, especially by oxidation or chemical action: acid corroding metal.

  2. To impair steadily; deteriorate: "Doubt and mistrust could creep into our lives, corroding personal and professional relationships" (Philip Taubman).

v.   intr.
To be eaten or worn away.

[Middle English corroden, from Latin corrōdere, to gnaw away : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + rōdere, to gnaw; see rēd- in Indo-European roots.]
cor·rod'i·ble, cor·ro'si·ble (-rō'sə-bəl) adj.
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