corrosive
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
co · rro · sive
kə · ˈrəʊ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. tending to cause corrosion
Significado en Español
corrosivo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “corrosive”:
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A
soothing
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B
gentle
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C
protective
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D
caustic
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D — caustic.
“corrosive” means adj. tending to cause corrosion
Common questions about “corrosive”
What does “corrosive” mean?
corrosive — adj. tending to cause corrosion. In Chinese: 腐蚀性的.
How do you pronounce “corrosive”?
corrosive is pronounced /kəˈrəʊsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: co · rro · sive.
Is “corrosive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. corrosive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.