Corrode

Pronunciation: /kəˈroʊd/

Definitions of corrode

verb to destroy or deteriorate by chemical action, as rust or decomposition

Example Sentences

A1 Metal can corrode if it is exposed to water for a long time.

A2 The pipes in old houses can corrode over time, causing leaks.

B1 It is important to regularly check and maintain metal objects to prevent them from corroding.

B2 The salty air near the coast can corrode metal surfaces more quickly than in other environments.

C1 Chemical reactions can cause certain metals to corrode at a faster rate than others.

C2 Advanced coatings can be applied to metal surfaces to prevent them from corroding in harsh conditions.

Examples of corrode in a Sentence

formal Over time, the metal will corrode due to exposure to harsh chemicals.

informal If you leave that bike outside in the rain, it's going to corrode pretty quickly.

slang Don't worry about that old car, it's so rusted it can't corrode any further.

figurative His negative attitude began to corrode the team's morale.

Grammatical Forms of corrode

• past tense: corroded
• plural: corrodes
• comparative: more corroded
• superlative: most corroded
• present tense: corrodes
• future tense: will corrode
• perfect tense: has corroded
• continuous tense: is corroding
• singular: corrode
• positive degree: corrode
• infinitive: to corrode
• gerund: corroding
• participle: corroding

Origin and Evolution of corrode

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'corrode' originated from the Latin word 'corrodere', which is a combination of 'cor-' (meaning 'together') and 'rodere' (meaning 'to gnaw').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'corrode' has maintained its original meaning of gradually wearing away or destroying by chemical action, but it has also been extended to describe any gradual deterioration or weakening process.