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Corrode

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Corrode suggests a slow process, not something that happens quickly. SlideThe old bridge corroded over decades of exposure.
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Use 'corrode' to describe the physical damage of materials, usually by chemicals or weather. SlideAcid rain can corrode building surfaces.
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Corrosion often results in noticeable changes like rust or color fading. SlideThe pipes corroded and turned a greenish color.