· cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
Hypernym(s): damage
· become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"
Synonym(s): rust
Hypernym(s): decay, crumble, dilapidate