Meaning & use
corroded
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gradually worn away or destroyed, typically through a chemical reaction such as rusting; also used figuratively for a gradual weakening.
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The old pipes had corroded so badly that they needed to be replaced entirely.
Years of mistrust had corroded their once-close friendship.
A note on using this word
Corroded is often used figuratively to describe relationships, trust, or values that have been gradually damaged over time.
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