corrosiveness

Ability to erode

Corrosiveness is the quality of being corrosive—the capacity to eat away at materials through chemical action.

Acids have corrosiveness; so does salt water on metal.

The term extends to speech or behavior that gradually destroys relationships, morale, or trust: the corrosiveness of constant criticism, the corrosiveness of unchecked cynicism.

chemical

acidic

Below neutral pH

pHMeasure of solution acidity
reactivityTendency to chemically combine
oxidationLosing electrons chemically

rust · galvanic · electrolyte · anode · cathode · pitting · etching · electrochemistry · metallurgy · tarnish

damage

rust

Iron oxide coating

decayGradual organic breakdown
deteriorationProcess of declining quality
degradationDecline in condition

wear · disintegration · rot · oxidize · tarnish · pitting · flaking · scaling · embrittlement · perforation

personality

acerbic

Sharp and biting

causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
bitingHarshly critical or cold
bitterSharp, unpleasant taste

vitriolic · sarcastic · cynical · scathing · cutting · harsh · acidic · sharp · stinging · abrasive

social

toxicity

Capacity to cause harm

divisivenessTendency to create factions
hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure

antagonism · animosity · rancor · bitterness · negativity · contempt · disdain · malice · enmity · grudge

erosion

weathering

Atmospheric breakdown of materials

abrasionShallow surface wound
sedimentParticles settling in liquid
geologyStudy of Earth's composition

rock · canyon · streambed · riverbed · coastline · cliff · gully · ravine · limestone · karst

corrosiveness

acidic

rust

acerbic

toxicity

weathering

corrosiveness

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