corrode

• Verbe décrivant le processus de détérioration ou de dégradation progressive d'un matériau sous l'effet d'une réaction chimique, notamment la rouille ou l'oxydation.

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.

   Corroder (par réaction chimique)

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

   Synonymesconsumedissolveeat awayerodegnawrustwear away

2. Gradual destructionC1formal

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

   Ronger (sens figuré)

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

   Synonymesdestroydeteriorateeat awayerodegnawundermineweakenwear away

   Antonymesfortifyreinforcerepairrestorestrengthen