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corrode - Dictionary definition and meaning for corrode
CORRODE
(verb) become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
"The metal corroded", "The pipes rusted"
synonyms : rust(verb) cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
"The acid corroded the metal", "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
synonyms : eat , rust
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Mnemonics for corrode
(Tag: ) split into car + rod so he destroyed the car with rod
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(Tag: ) Sounds like "crows sit on." The metal was so warped and deteriorated that not even the CROWS would SIT ON it. This was due to CORROSION.
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