corrode

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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"

corrode, eat, rust

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become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

"The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

corrode, rust

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