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Corrode

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rustnounThe deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).
eatverb(ambitransitive) To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.

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eatverb(ambitransitive) To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.
rustverbThe deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).
erodeverbTo wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.
corruptverbWilling to act dishonestly for personal gain; accepting bribes.
eat awayverb(figurative) To destroy (something) gradually by an ongoing process.
eat away atverb(transitive) To consume or use up, erode or wear away gradually.
corradeverb(geology) To erode through physical or mechanical (rather than chemical) means, as the bed of a stream.
wearnoun(in combination) Clothing.
cankernounAnything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroys.
wear awayverbTo erode gradually and progressively.
eat intoverbTo consume gradually, especially by erosion.
gnawverb(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
eat outverb(intransitive) To dine at a restaurant or such public place.
abradeverb(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode.
eat inverbTo eat a meal at home.
decaynoun(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
wastenounExcess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
coarsenverb(transitive) To make (more) coarse.
decomposeverb(transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
excoriateverb(transitive, figuratively) To strongly condemn or criticize.

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