as in to erode
to consume or wear away gradually
water slowly corrodes iron
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Recent Examples of corrode
Subjected to the weather, propane tanks may rust and corrode.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
The failure of the West’s big bet on corroding the great Eurasian authoritarians has, for the time being, turned the West against itself.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Very low Earth orbit satellites are exposed to very high levels of atomic oxygen, which is a highly reactive form of oxygen that quickly corrodes most substances, even plastics.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
High temperatures can end up warping wooden instruments and melting glue joints, while moisture can corrode metal parts and cause mold in fabric linings.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
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And policies that erode IP rights will ultimately slow the pace of innovation — and the prosperity that comes with it.—
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“Corrode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrode. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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