corrosive (Meaning)
corrosive (n)
a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)
corrosive (s)
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
spitefully sarcastic
Synonyms & Antonyms of corrosive
Synonyms:
- sourish
- abrupt
- sharp-tongued
- tongue-in-cheek
- keen
- succinct
- resentful
- dry
- severe
- wry
- curt
- crisp
- pithy
- facetious
- gruff
- acrimonious
- smart-alecky
- vitriolic
- sour
- tartish
- concise
- trenchant
- smart-aleck
- stringent
- spikey
- incisive
- smart-mouthed
- poignant
- terse
- spiky
- insincere
- cross
- flippant
- blunt
- brusque
- brisk
- bitter
Antonyms:
corrosive Sentence Examples
- The chemist warned against handling the highly corrosive acid without proper protective gear.
- Corrosive substances like bleach should be kept out of reach of children.
- Prolonged exposure to corrosive chemicals can cause severe damage to skin and respiratory organs.
- The corrosive nature of saltwater can deteriorate metal surfaces over time.
- The critic's words were not just critical but downright corrosive, leaving the artist feeling defeated.
- The corrosive effects of pollution on historical monuments are evident in the eroded stone facades.
- Corrosive attitudes within the workplace can lead to toxic environments and decreased productivity.
- The metal door handle had become corroded from exposure to rain and humidity.
- Harsh language can have a corrosive impact on relationships, causing lasting damage.
- It's important to wear gloves and goggles when working with corrosive materials to protect yourself from harm.
FAQs About the word corrosive
a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali), of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating aw
acidic, caustic,satirical, barbed, satiric, acid, sarcastic, mordant, acerbic, snarky
playful, gentle, merry, amusing, playful, merry,mild, mild, amusing, gentle
The chemist warned against handling the highly corrosive acid without proper protective gear.
Corrosive substances like bleach should be kept out of reach of children.
Prolonged exposure to corrosive chemicals can cause severe damage to skin and respiratory organs.
The corrosive nature of saltwater can deteriorate metal surfaces over time.
