corrode

Verb
  1. Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid (synset 200275082)
    "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
    is a type of: damage - inflict damage upon
    same as: eat, rust
    verb group: corrode, rust - become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
  2. Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid (synset 200274762)
    "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"
    is a type of: crumble, decay, dilapidate - fall into decay or ruin
    subtypes: eat away, fret - wear away or erode
    same as: rust
    verb group: corrode, eat, rust - cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

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