Corroded Meaning in English
word · lemma: corrode
Definition
Something that is corroded has been gradually destroyed or worn away, often by a chemical process like rust or acid.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for metals, but can describe any material damaged by chemical reactions. Common in technical, scientific, or informal description of old/damaged objects. Don't confuse with 'eroded' (usually about land or rocks).
Spanish: corroído - oxidadoPortuguese (BR): corroído - oxidadoPortuguese (PT): corroído - oxidadoChinese (Simplified): 腐蚀的Chinese (Traditional): 腐蝕的Hindi: क्षयग्रस्त - जंग लगा हुआArabic: متآكلBengali: ক্ষয়প্রাপ্ত - জীর্ণRussian: корродированный - разъеденныйJapanese: 腐食したVietnamese: bị ăn mònKorean: 부식된Turkish: aşınmış - paslanmışUrdu: زنگ آلود - خوردہIndonesian: terkorosi - berkarat
Example Sentences
The old pipes were completely corroded.
basic
The metal roof is badly corroded from the rain.
basic
These corroded bolts are hard to remove.
basic
My bike chain is so corroded that it squeaks every time I ride.
natural
The sign was so corroded that you could barely read the letters.
natural
If the battery terminals are corroded, your car might not start.
natural