 corrosive |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (chemistry) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action | |
| Synonyms: | erosive vitriolic caustic | |
| Related terms: | destructive | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) | |
| Related terms: | compound hydrazine | |
| Similar spelling: |
coercive |
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