corrosive

Warning symbol for corrosive substances.

Meanings

Adjective

Noun

  • That which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.
  • Any solid, liquid or gas capable of irreparably harming living tissues or damaging material on contact.

Origin

  • From Old French corrosif.

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