corroded

Thân thiện

The old metal gate was badly corroded after years of rain.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Eaten away or worn down by chemical action: Describes a material, typically metal, that has been gradually damaged or destroyed through a chemical reaction, such as with acid or oxidation (rusting). - The corroded pipes needed to be replaced. - We found a heavily corroded coin at the bottom of the sea.

Usage

The adjective corroded is used to describe the state of an object after corrosion has occurred. It often implies a weakened, pitted, or deteriorated condition. - It is commonly used with metals (iron, steel, copper) but can apply to other materials. - It typically functions as an attribute before a noun or as a subject complement after a linking verb like "was," "looked," or "became."

Examples

• As an attribute (before a noun):
  • The archaeologists uncovered corroded iron tools from the ancient site.
  • A corroded battery terminal can cause electrical problems.
• As a subject complement (after a verb):
  • The old ship's hull was badly corroded.
  • The metal surface had become corroded after years of exposure to saltwater.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily physical, "corroded" can be used metaphorically to describe something that has been gradually weakened or destroyed.
  • His trust in the institution was completely corroded by the scandal.
  • Years of neglect had corroded the community's spirit.

Variants and Related Words

• Corrode (verb): To cause to deteriorate, especially by chemical action.
  • Acid rain can corrode statues and buildings.
• Corrosion (noun): The process of corroding or the condition produced by it.
  • The bridge was inspected for signs of corrosion.
• Corrosive (adjective): Having the ability to corrode; figuratively, severely critical or harmful.
  • Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive substance.
  • His corrosive remarks damaged team morale.

Synonyms

• Eroded: Worn away gradually (often by natural forces like wind/water, but can overlap).
• Oxidized: Combined with oxygen, specifically rusted (a type of corrosion).
• Decayed: Rotted or decomposed (broader, not always chemical).
• Deteriorated: Become worse in condition (general term).

Antonyms

• Pristine: In its original condition; unspoiled.
• Intact: Not damaged or impaired.
• Uncorroded: Not affected by corrosion.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. eaten away as by acid or oxidation