How Do You Spell CORRODE?

Pronunciation: [kəɹˈə͡ʊd] (IPA)

The word "corrode" (kə-ˈrōd) is spelled with two Rs in the middle because it derives from the Latin word "corrodere." The first syllable, "cor," is pronounced with a soft "o" and the second syllable, "rode," is pronounced with a long "o" sound. The ending "-de" is pronounced with a soft "d" sound. The word refers to the process of deteriorating or damaging a material through oxidation or chemical reaction. Proper spelling is important for clear and effective communication.

CORRODE Meaning and Definition

1. Corrode is a verb commonly used to describe the gradual decay or deterioration of a substance, typically due to a chemical reaction or the passage of time. It refers to the process of eroding or wearing away a material, often resulting in a loss of structural integrity or functionality.

   Chemically, corrosion occurs when a metal or metal alloy comes into contact with a corrosive substance, such as oxygen, acid, or saltwater. The reaction causes the surface of the metal to oxidize and form rust, weakening its overall strength. This process can extend beyond metals to include other materials, such as concrete or organic matter, depending on the context.

   In a broader sense, corrode can also be used metaphorically to describe the gradual damaging or undermining of an idea, institution, or relationship. For example, the trust between two individuals may corrode over time if one consistently lies or breaks promises. Similarly, an outdated belief may corrode as new evidence or information emerges.

   Corrosion is often associated with negative consequences, such as structural failure, decreased efficiency, or the breakdown of systems. To prevent or mitigate corrosion, various measures can be taken, including regular maintenance, protective coatings, or the use of more resistant materials.

2. To wear away gradually by pressure, as in case of the tissues by a tumor or aneurysm, or by chemical action, as in case of the enamel of the teeth by acid secretions.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To eat away by degrees; to prey upon; to consume.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CORRODE

• corrider
• carride
• corrol
• errode
• corroades
• corrola
• corroted
• corredt
• corrage
• corrodded
• comode
• corroided
• corrodide
• correded
• coroded
• corropt
• corrupe
• corrodid
• carrede
• coreade
• corradee
• corrader
• orrade
• corrada
• corrose
• corrodee
• corrodde
• corrod
• morrone
• Carronede
• corcoe
• coroae
• corrdey
• correda
• corronne
• conrode
• cortde
• corrordy
• morrode
• Corrphe
• Cornoide
• Chorroide
• Corrolle
• zerrode
• Corrude
• carrade
• Clorroxe
• Carrodo
• corodde
• Cirsode
• Corcode
• Corrady
• Corrodie
• Charriode
• corroge
• Dorryte
• Conrodde
• Cormody
• Corradey

Etymology of CORRODE

The word corrode originated from the Latin word corrodere, where cor- means together and rodere means to gnaw.

Similar spelling words for CORRODE

• court,
• Coretta,
• corroded,
• corrade,
• coreid,
• corrodes,
• crude,
• corday,
• corridor,
• corrida,
• Cordie,
• Carried,
• cordia,
• Cort,
• cord,
• Corrado,
• core out,
• cored,
• corot,
• Cordy,
• coreidae.

Conjugate verb Corrode

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have corroded

you would have corroded

he/she/it would have corroded

we would have corroded

they would have corroded

I would have corrode

you would have corrode

he/she/it would have corrode

we would have corrode

they would have corrode

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been corroding

you would have been corroding

he/she/it would have been corroding

we would have been corroding

they would have been corroding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would corrode

you would corrode

he/she/it would corrode

we would corrode

they would corrode

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be corroding

you would be corroding

he/she/it would be corroding

we would be corroding

they would be corroding

FUTURE

I will corrode

you will corrode

he/she/it will corrode

we will corrode

they will corrode

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be corroding

you will be corroding

he/she/it will be corroding

we will be corroding

they will be corroding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have corroded

you will have corroded

he/she/it will have corroded

we will have corroded

they will have corroded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been corroding

you will have been corroding

he/she/it will have been corroding

we will have been corroding

they will have been corroding

IMPERATIVE

you corrode

we let´s corrode

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to corrode

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was corroding

you were corroding

he/she/it was corroding

we were corroding

they were corroding

PAST PARTICIPLE

corroded

PAST PERFECT

I had corroded

you had corroded

he/she/it had corroded

we had corroded

they had corroded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been corroding

you had been corroding

he/she/it had been corroding

we had been corroding

they had been corroding

PRESENT

I corrode

you corrode

he/she/it corrodes

we corrode

they corrode

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am corroding

you are corroding

he/she/it is corroding

we are corroding

they are corroding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

corroding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have corroded

you have corroded

he/she/it has corroded

we have corroded

they have corroded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been corroding

you have been corroding

he/she/it has been corroding

we have been corroding

they have been corroding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it corrode

SIMPLE PAST

I corroded

you corroded

he/she/it corroded

we corroded

they corroded