Corrode — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kə-ˈrōd/ cor·rode

Meaning & Definition of Corrode

Corrode (verb)

  1. to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing; especially, to wear away gradually usually by chemical action
  2. to weaken or destroy gradually, undermine
  3. to undergo corrosion

Corrode (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to consume or wear away gradually

    "water slowly corrodes iron"

    similar: bite (at), eat, erode, fret, gnaw, nibble
    related: break down, break up, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve, decimate, destroy, devastate, ruin, waste, wreck
    near: freshen, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Corrode

The most common words with a similar meaning to Corrode:

bite (at), eat, erode, fret, gnaw, nibble

Related Words for Corrode

break down, break up, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve, decimate, destroy, devastate, ruin, waste, wreck

Near Antonyms of Corrode

freshen, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive

Word Forms of Corrode

Inflections: corroded, corroding

Derived words: corrodible (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Corrode

Middle English corroden, borrowed from Latin corrōdere "to gnaw, chew up," from cor-, variant before r of com- com- + rōdere "to gnaw, nibble, eat away" rodent

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Corrode

What does "Corrode" mean?

"Corrode" means to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing; especially, to wear away gradually usually by chemical action. As a verb, it is defined as: to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing; especially, to wear away gradually usually by chemical action.

What is another word for "Corrode"?

Other words for "Corrode" include bite (at), eat, erode, fret, gnaw and nibble. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Corrode" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Corrode"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Corrode". Common alternatives include bite (at), eat, erode, fret, gnaw and nibble.

How do you use "Corrode" in a sentence?

Examples of "Corrode" in a sentence: "water slowly corrodes iron".

Is "Corrode" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Corrode" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Corrode"?

"Corrode" is pronounced /kə-ˈrōd/ and divided into syllables as cor·rode.

What is the origin of the word "Corrode"?

"Corrode" comes from Middle English corroden, borrowed from Latin corrōdere "to gnaw, chew up," from cor-, variant before r of com- com- + rōdere "to gnaw, nibble, eat away" rodent. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Corrode" meaning "to consume or wear away gradually"?

When "Corrode" (verb) means to consume or wear away gradually, synonyms include bite (at), eat, erode, fret, gnaw and nibble.