Meaning & use
Corrode
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To destroy or wear away gradually, usually by chemical action such as oxidation or rust; to gradually weaken or destroy something figuratively.
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Saltwater will corrode unprotected metal over time.
Years of mistrust slowly corroded their friendship.
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While closely related to "erode," corrode specifically implies destruction through chemical reaction rather than mechanical wearing.
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