corroded

• Descreve algo que foi gradualmente desgastado ou destruído, geralmente por ação química ou ferrugem.

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.

   Danificado por reação química

   • 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.

   Sinônimoserodedoxidizedrusted

   Antônimoscoatedintactpreservedprotecteduntarnished

• Verbo usado para descrever o processo de deterioração ou destruição gradual de um material, especialmente metal, por reação química como ferrugem ou oxidação. Também pode indicar a ação de desgastar ou consumir algo aos poucos.

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.

   Deteriorar quimicamente

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

   Sinônimosconsumedissolveeat awayerodegnawrustwear away

2. Gradual destructionC1formal

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

   Destruir gradualmente

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

   Sinônimosdestroydeteriorateeat awayerodegnawundermineweakenwear away

   Antônimosfortifyreinforcerepairrestorestrengthen