Definition: become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
Usage: The metal corroded; The pipes rusted
Similar words: dilapidate, crumble, decay
Definition: fall into decay or ruin
Usage: The unoccupied house started to decay
Definition: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Usage: The acid corroded the metal; The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
Similar words: damage
Definition: inflict damage upon
Usage: The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree