1. (

• corrosive

) a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) ;

1. (

• caustic ,
• corrosive ,
• erosive ,
• vitriolic ,
• mordant

) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action ;

2. (

• corrosive

) spitefully sarcastic; "corrosive cristism" ;