corrosive
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/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
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/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
adjective
R
Able to slowly destroy or damage something by chemical action.
The corrosive acid ate away at the metal surface.
R
Gradually damaging or wearing something away.
The corrosive criticism damaged his self-esteem.
translation
Able to slowly destroy or damage something by chemical action.; Gradually damaging or wearing something away.