corrode
/kəˈrəʊd/
cor · rode
kə · ˈrəʊd
English Definition
v. to destroy or damage slowly by chemical action
Significado en Español
corroer
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “corrode”:
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A
protect
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B
erode
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C
strengthen
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D
preserve
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B — erode.
“corrode” means v. to destroy or damage slowly by chemical action
Common questions about “corrode”
What does “corrode” mean?
corrode — v. to destroy or damage slowly by chemical action. In Chinese: 腐蚀，侵蚀.
How do you pronounce “corrode”?
corrode is pronounced /kəˈrəʊd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cor · rode.
Is “corrode” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. corrode appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
