corroded

• Qualifie ce qui a été progressivement usé ou détruit, généralement par une action chimique ou par la rouille.

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.

   corrodé

   • 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.

   Synonymeserodedoxidizedrusted

   Antonymescoatedintactpreservedprotecteduntarnished

• 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