The Only Use of
corrosive
in
Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
- ...the skunk had snapped its rear end up, curved the tail over, and sprayed Brian with a direct shot.... The corrosive spray that hit his face seared into his lungs and eyes, blinding him.
p. 123.2corrosive = harmful chemical
Definitions:
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(1)
(corrosive) damaging or harmful -- such as when describing a strong acid or bad behavior
or (more rarely):
something causing damage or harm -- such as a strong acid -
(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much more rarely, corrosive can describe a hurtful sarcasm or personality.