Corrosible

/kəˈrɑsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being corroded; liable to be eaten away or destroyed by corrosion.

Etymology

From 'corrosion' + the suffix '-ible' (from Latin '-ibilis'). Parallel form to 'corrodible' but built from the noun 'corrosion' rather than the verb 'corrode,' appearing in technical writing from the 19th century onward.

Kelly Says

The distinction between 'corrodible' and 'corrosible' is so subtle that even English dictionaries often treat them as variants—it's a reminder that languages constantly create synonyms just to see if they'll stick!

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