corrosive
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That cyclicality was “really corrosive to our business,” Goeckeler said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Alternatively, may want to keep at least part of the money in a high-yield savings account or money-market account to safeguard it from the corrosive powers of inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
Plus, the trigger used to reverse the shape of the contorted molecule in order to release its energy was hydrochloric acid – a highly corrosive substance that must be neutralised after use.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Instead, the deal allowed Iran’s scientists and technicians to continue gaining experience with nuclear technology and the handling of materials that aren’t only radioactive but also highly toxic and corrosive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Marriage was presented to us as a shield against other women, other men, or the corrosive monotony of dirty socks and dishwashing.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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