corrosive

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kəˈrəʊsɪv/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /kəˈroʊsɪv/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): en or /kəˈrəʉsɪv/

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Adjective

Positive corrosive

Comparative more corrosive

Superlative most corrosive

Warning symbol for corrosive substances.

1. If something is corrosive, it can gradually destroy the texture or substance of a body.

   Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive substance.

Related words

• corrode
• corrosion