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Eroded vs Corrode - What's the difference?

eroded | corrode |

As verbs the difference between eroded and corrode

is that eroded is past tense of erode while corrode is 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.

As an adjective eroded

is worn down or worn away.

eroded

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • worn down or worn away.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (erode)

    • 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