Corrode Definition

corrode
verb
  1. 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"
  2. become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

"Corrode" in song lyrics

See how corrode is used in real songs:

  • "I curl up in the corner, my body will corrode"
    Insane Clown Posse — Under the Moon
  • "Man-made diseases where skin cells corrode"
    Ozomatli f/ Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) — Coming War
  • "Wind in the trees, MC's corrode"
    Warcloud — The Dead Man and His Stepson

Usage tips for "corrode"

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