corrode

• Verb, das den allmählichen Zerfall oder die Zerstörung eines Materials durch chemische Reaktionen beschreibt, insbesondere durch Rost oder Oxidation. Es wird auch bildlich für das langsame Untergraben von etwas verwendet.

A verb used to describe the process of gradually destroying or being destroyed by chemical action, especially rusting or oxidation.

1. Chemical deteriorationB2formalscientific

   To gradually destroy or wear away a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction.

   Chemisch zersetzen

   • Salt water can corrode the metal hull of a ship.
   • Acid rain corrodes limestone buildings over time.
   • The battery leaked and corroded the terminals.

   Synonymeconsumedissolveeat awayerodegnawrustwear away

2. Gradual destructionC1formal

   To gradually weaken or destroy something, such as trust, relationships, or systems.

   Untergraben

   • Constant lies corroded their friendship.
   • Corruption can corrode the foundations of a democracy.
   • Years of neglect had corroded the old mansion's structure.

   Synonymedestroydeteriorateeat awayerodegnawundermineweakenwear away

   Antonymefortifyreinforcerepairrestorestrengthen