noun
- substances that gradually destroy or damage materials through chemical action
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The laboratory stored corrosives in specially designed containers.
- Workers must wear protective gear when handling corrosives.
- Strong corrosives can eat through metal pipes over time.
- The shipping company has strict rules for transporting corrosives.
- Battery acid and bleach are common household corrosives.
- Industrial corrosives require proper ventilation during use.