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corrosive

[kuh-roh-siv] / kəˈroʊ sɪv /


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Gold is traditionally recovered either by smelting at very high temperatures or by using corrosive acid mixtures that generate hazardous waste.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Experts say the age of pipes, the corrosive soil they’re buried in and pressure changes in pipes that send water to hillside neighborhoods all contribute to breaks across the aging system.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Annika Martin, lead counsel on the case, said the content is corrosive to society as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

White liquor is a highly corrosive chemical used in the paper-making process.

From BBC May 26, 2026

Harry felt a corrosive hatred toward Ron: Something had broken between them.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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