corroded Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
   eat; rust; corrode.
   
   • The acid corroded the metal
   • The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
2. verb become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
   rust; corrode.
   
   • The metal corroded
   • The pipes rusted
3. adjective satellite eaten away as by acid or oxidation
   

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