corroded

• Beschreibt etwas, das allmählich zerstört oder angegriffen wurde, meist durch chemische Einwirkung oder Rost. Bezieht sich auf Materialien, die durch Korrosion geschädigt sind.

Describes something that has been gradually worn away or destroyed, typically by chemical action or rust.

1. Damaged by chemical reactionB2formal

   Describes a material, usually metal, that has been worn away or weakened by a chemical process such as rusting or oxidation.

   Durch chemische Reaktion zerstört

   • The corroded pipes needed to be replaced immediately.
   • The old statue was heavily corroded by years of acid rain.
   • Corroded battery terminals can cause electrical problems.

   Synonymeerodedoxidizedrusted

   Antonymecoatedintactpreservedprotecteduntarnished

• 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