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“corrode” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǔ shí

Example

这个管子被腐蚀了。zhè ge guǎn zi bèi fǔ shí le

The pipe was corroded.

Illustration for 腐蚀 (corrode)

How to say “corrode” in Chinese

“Corrode” in Chinese is 腐蚀 (fǔ shí).

A slow chemical attack steadily removes material from metal or stone, changing a sound surface into a weakened, pitted, or holed one.

Full entry for 腐蚀: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 腐蚀

酸雨会腐蚀老旧建筑的外墙。suān yǔ huì fǔ shí lǎo jiù jiàn zhù de wài qiáng

Acid rain corrodes the exterior walls of old buildings.

Tips for using 腐蚀

  • The word applies to stone as well as metal, so it describes environmental damage to building surfaces and monuments, not only damage to pipes or tools.

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