corrosive
adjective
cor·ro·sive
kə-ˈrō-siv 
-ziv
1
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
corrosive action
the corrosive effects of alcoholism
2
: bitingly sarcastic
corrosive satire
corrosive
noun
corrosively
adverb
corrosiveness
noun
Synonyms of corrosive
Examples of corrosive in a Sentence
She argues that racism is dangerous and corrosive to society.
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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The sport is meant to feel as if your lungs have been dunked in corrosive acid, where saliva turns to blood in your throat.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the gut’s corrosive, enzyme-rich environment can foul sensors in multiple ways, interfering with measurements and adding noise to the data.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Operating with full autonomy, the system eliminates the need for personnel in high-risk zones, shielding soldiers from toxic chemicals, corrosive oils, and blistering thermal conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The corrosive effects extended well beyond politics.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the gut’s corrosive, enzyme-rich environment can foul sensors in multiple ways, interfering with measurements and adding noise to the data.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Operating with full autonomy, the system eliminates the need for personnel in high-risk zones, shielding soldiers from toxic chemicals, corrosive oils, and blistering thermal conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The corrosive effects extended well beyond politics.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for corrosive
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosive. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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corrosive
adjective
cor·ro·sive
kə-ˈrō-siv
-ziv
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
corrosive
noun
corrosively
adverb
corrosiveness
noun
Medical Definition
corrosive
1 of 2 adjective
cor·ro·sive
-ˈrō-siv, -ziv
: tending or having the power to corrode
corrosive acids
a corrosive gas
corrosiveness
noun
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