corrode

英 [k?'r??d] 美[k?'rod]
  • vt. 侵蝕；損害
  • vi. 受腐蝕；起腐蝕作用

英英釋意

1. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid;
"The acid corroded the metal"
"The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
2. become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid;
"The metal corroded"
"The pipes rusted"