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- [kuh-roh-siv]
- /kəˈroʊ sɪv/
- /kəˈrəʊ.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-roh-siv]
- /kəˈroʊ sɪv/
Definitions of corrosive word
- adjective corrosive A corrosive substance is able to destroy solid materials by a chemical reaction. 3
- adjective corrosive If you say that something has a corrosive effect, you mean that it gradually causes serious harm. 3
- adjective corrosive (esp of acids or alkalis) capable of destroying solid materials 3
- adjective corrosive tending to eat away or consume 3
- adjective corrosive cutting; sarcastic 3
- noun corrosive a corrosive substance, such as a strong acid or alkali 3
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Origin of corrosive
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin corrōsīvus, equivalent to Latin corrōs(us) (see corrosion) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English corosif < Middle French < Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Corrosive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
corrosive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for corrosive
adj corrosive
- trenchant — incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
- destructive — Something that is destructive causes or is capable of causing great damage, harm, or injury.
- incisive — penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
- acerbic — sour in taste
- caustic — Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
adjective corrosive
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- scarring — a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
- acidic — Acidic substances contain acid.
- acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
- consuming — A consuming passion or interest is more important to you than anything else.
noun corrosive
- corrosivity — having the quality of corroding or eating away; erosive.
- corrosiveness — having the quality of corroding or eating away; erosive.
Antonyms for corrosive
adj corrosive
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- contributing — to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
- supporting — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
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