to destroy sth slowly, especially by chemical action; to be destroyed in this way:
[VN] Acid corrodes metal. * (figurative) Corruption corrodes public confidence in a political system. * [V] The copper pipework has corroded in places.
corrosion noun [U]:
Look for signs of corrosion. * Clean off any corrosion before applying the paint.
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