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corrosive

[kuh-roh-siv] / kəˈroʊ sɪv /


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The vessel was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials, including flammables and corrosives, in 56 containers, Homendy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

The corrosives reveal details in the pottery often hidden beneath a crust of accumulated minerals.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2017

The corrosives reveal details in the pottery often hidden beneath a crust of accumulated minerals.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2017

Without phosphate based anti corrosives added to the water supply, copper leaching will also occur.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2017

She’s responsible for plagues, sickness, and catastrophes; she’s immune to fire, radiation, toxins, corrosives, disease, and aging.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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