corrode
Translation
to corrode, to eat away, to rust
Examples
Acid rain can corrode buildings.
Acid rain can corrode buildings.
His confidence was slowly corroded by the criticism.
His confidence was slowly corroded by the criticism.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to damage (sth.) by chemical action Acid rain can corrode buildings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erode, rust, eat away; Antonyms: protect, preserve, build
Etymology
From Latin 'corrodere' (to gnaw to pieces), from 'com-' (together, completely) + 'rodere' (to gnaw).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rodent' ('rodere') 'gnawing' away at metal.