corrosive
adjective
cor·ro·sive
kə-ˈrō-siv 
-ziv
1
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
corrosive action
the corrosive effects of alcoholism
2
: bitingly sarcastic
corrosive satire
corrosive
noun
corrosively
adverb
corrosiveness
noun
Examples of corrosive in a Sentence
She argues that racism is dangerous and corrosive to society.
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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But the Heat’s erratic play — which has led to a 25-28 record at the All Star break — seems to have had a corrosive impact in one tangible reflection of interest in the product: television ratings.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
These penalties can be increased if the person commits the crime with firearms, corrosive substances, in disguise or with several other people.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In the case of Coppola’s, of the corrosive effects of power?
—Jim Shepard, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
If a black box has been submerged in seawater, technicians will keep them submerged in fresh water to wash away the corrosive salt.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
These penalties can be increased if the person commits the crime with firearms, corrosive substances, in disguise or with several other people.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In the case of Coppola’s, of the corrosive effects of power?
—Jim Shepard, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
If a black box has been submerged in seawater, technicians will keep them submerged in fresh water to wash away the corrosive salt.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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corrosive
adjective
cor·ro·sive
kə-ˈrō-siv
-ziv
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
corrosive
noun
corrosively
adverb
corrosiveness
noun
Medical Definition
corrosive
1 of 2 adjective
cor·ro·sive
-ˈrō-siv, -ziv
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
a corrosive gas
corrosiveness
noun
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