corrosive

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corrosive

The scientist carefully handles a corrosive acid in the laboratory.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Capable of causing corrosion: Describes a substance, especially a strong acid or alkali, that can gradually destroy or wear away a material through a chemical reaction.
    • Spitefully sarcastic, bitterly harmful: Describes language, criticism, or an attitude that is severely harmful, causing damage to relationships, reputations, or morale.

  2. Noun:

    • A corrosive substance: A chemical agent, such as a strong acid or base, that has the property of causing corrosion.
Examples
  • Adjective (Physical):
    • Hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive liquid.
    • The corrosive effects of saltwater on the ship's hull were evident.
  • Adjective (Figurative):
    • His corrosive sarcasm eroded team spirit.
    • The political debate was filled with corrosive rhetoric.
  • Noun:
    • Always wear gloves when handling corrosives.
    • Store corrosives in a secure, well-ventilated area.
Advanced Usage
  • "Corrosive to": Harmful or damaging to something.
    • Cynicism can be corrosive to trust within an organization.
    • This chemical is corrosive to most metals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corrode (verb): To be eaten or worn away gradually, especially by chemical action.
    • Iron will corrode when exposed to moisture and oxygen.
  • Corrosion (noun): The process of corroding or the condition produced by it.
    • The bridge supports showed significant signs of corrosion.
  • Corrosively (adverb): In a corrosive manner.
    • He spoke corrosively about his former colleagues.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (Physical): Caustic, erosive, destructive, abrasive.
  • Adjective (Figurative): Biting, caustic, virulent, mordant, acerbic.
  • Noun: Caustic, acid, mordant.
Related Phrases
  • Corrosive environment: A setting, either physical or social, that promotes deterioration.
    • The constant negativity created a corrosive environment at work.
  • Corrosive action: The process or effect of corroding.
    • The corrosive action of the pollutant on the statue was irreversible.
corrosive

The scientist carefully handles a corrosive acid in the laboratory.

Adjective
  1. spitefully sarcastic
    • corrosive cristism
  2. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Noun
  1. a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)

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