adjective
- damaged or worn away gradually by chemical action, especially by rust or acid
Examples
- The corroded pipes needed to be replaced immediately.
- Years of exposure to salt water left the metal fence completely corroded.
- The corroded battery terminals prevented the car from starting.
- Archaeologists found corroded coins buried in the ancient ruins.
- The corroded bridge supports posed a serious safety hazard.
- Heavy rain had left the old iron gate badly corroded.
- The corroded exhaust system was making loud noises.