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English to English verb
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cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid |  | Example: The acid corroded the metal
The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
source: wordnet30
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become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid | | Example: The metal corroded
The pipes rusted
source: wordnet30
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To eat away by degrees; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali. | | source: webster1913
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To have corrosive action; to be subject to corrosion. | | source: webster1913
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