corroded

• Describe algo que ha sido desgastado o destruido gradualmente, generalmente por efectos químicos u oxidación, como el óxido en metales.

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.

   corroído

   • 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.

   Sinónimoserodedoxidizedrusted

   Antónimoscoatedintactpreservedprotecteduntarnished

• Verbo que describe el proceso de deterioro o destrucción gradual de un material, especialmente metal, debido a una reacción química, como la oxidación o el óxido.

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.

   Corroer (deterioro químico)

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

   Sinónimosconsumedissolveeat awayerodegnawrustwear away

2. Gradual destructionC1formal

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

   Corroer (destrucción gradual)

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

   Sinónimosdestroydeteriorateeat awayerodegnawundermineweakenwear away

   Antónimosfortifyreinforcerepairrestorestrengthen