Corrode

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To gradually destroy or degrade a material through chemical reactions with water, air, or acids.

“The salt air from the sea began to corrode the iron railings along the promenade.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kəˈrəʊd/

Syllables

cor·rode

Related Words

Synonyms

eatrust

Antonyms

preserve protect

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ODE, double R at positions 3 and 4 is the most distinctive internal pattern to probe

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Scrabble

Double R occupies two low-value tiles, -ODE suffix enables clean extensions on the board

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corrade

Words you can make from Corrode

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