Corrosive

/kəˈɹəʊsɪv/

Synonyms for "corrosive" (147 found)

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Closest matches (30)

Noun(4 words)
acid dissolutionbitingcausticcaustic agent
Preposition(1 words)
by chemical action
Adjective(1 words)

Strong matches (44)

Related words (73)

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acidalkalibiting critiquecausticcaustic remarkoxidizerscathing review

Collocations

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corrosive agentcorrosive environmentcorrosive liquidcorrosive materialcorrosive solutioncorrosive substancestrong corrosive

Inflections

3 entries
corrosivesmore corrosivemost corrosive

Derivations

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similar

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Sample sentences

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The cheapest of nepenthes are often the most corrosive.

Source: tatoeba (2099842)

Stark inequality is also corrosive to our democratic ideal.

Source: tatoeba (5761662)

When trust in our institutions is low, we should reduce the corrosive influence of money in our politics, and insist on the principles of transparency and ethics in public service.

Source: tatoeba (5761687)

Experts say coronavirus lockdowns anywhere in the world can trigger stress, irritability, fear and fatigue. There can be a disconnection from extended family and friends, causing loneliness. Uncertainty is another corrosive factor.

Source: tatoeba (10152823)

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