corrode [kəˈrəʊd]
corrode(
kuh
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rod
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to eat away)
2. (figurative) (to eat away)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. corroer (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Lies will corrode a marriage.Las mentiras corroen los matrimonios.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (to deteriorate)
a. corroerse
The statue doesn't look very good. The metal has corroded.La estatua no se ve muy bien; el metal se ha corroído.
corrodetransitive verbintransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (also fig)
a. corroer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
2. (metal)
a. corroerse
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