fu6 sik6腐蝕腐蚀
Jyutpingfu6 sik6
Yalefuh sihk
Definition
To corrode, erode, or decay gradually due to a chemical reaction.
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How it's used
Focus on the chemical or environmental degradation of materials rather than general wear and tear. While it describes physical damage, it is frequently used in scientific or industrial contexts to explain why something has lost its structural integrity or appearance. It carries a sense of gradual, relentless destruction caused by an external agent.
Examples
These strong acids will corrode the metal surface.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe general decay or rotting of organic matter like food, where 腐爛 is the appropriate term. Using it for biological decomposition sounds unnatural and overly technical.
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