corrosive

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. corrosivo
The salt in the air is very corrosive, which causes metals to rust more quickly here on the coast.La sal en el aire es muy corrosiva, lo que provoca que los metales se oxiden más rápidamente aquí en la costa.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(sarcastic)
a. corrosivo
The corrosive political cartoon caused quite the scandal.La corrosiva caricatura política armó todo un escándalo.
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