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corrosive

/kɔːˈrɒsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does corrosive mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to cause damage or deterioration, especially by chemical action; eating away or dissolving.

Example

"The corrosive properties of the acid made it difficult to handle."

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