Definition of Corrosively. Meaning of Corrosively. Synonyms of Corrosively
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Definition of Corrosively
Corrosively Corrosive Cor*ro"sive, n.
1. That which has the quality of eating or wearing away
gradually.
[Corrosives] act either directly, by chemically
destroying the part, or indirectly by causing
inflammation and gangrene. --Dunglison.
2. That which has the power of fretting or irritating.
Such speeches . . . are grievous corrosives.
--Hooker.
-- Cor*ro"sive*ly, adv. -- Cor*ro"sive*ness, n.