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Coruscate vs Corrode - What's the difference?

coruscate | corrode |

As verbs the difference between coruscate and corrode

is that coruscate is to give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle while corrode is .

As an adjective corrode is

corroded.

coruscate

English

Alternative forms

* corruscate (dated)

Verb

  • To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.
  • To exhibit brilliant technique or style.
  • Synonyms

    * gleam * glimmer * glisten * glitter * radiate * scintillate * sheen * shine * sparkle * twinkle

    Anagrams

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    corrode

    English

    Verb

  • To eat away by degrees; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.
  • To consume; to wear away; to prey upon; to impair.
  • To have corrosive action; to be subject to corrosion.
  • Synonyms

    * (to eat away by degrees ): canker, gnaw, rust, waste, wear