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Calamitous vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

calamitous | corrosive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between calamitous and corrosive

is that calamitous is concerning or involving calamity, disastrous while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Corrosive vs Biting - What's the difference?

corrosive | biting | Related terms |

Corrosive is a related term of biting.


As adjectives the difference between corrosive and biting

is that corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid while biting is causing a stinging sensation.

As nouns the difference between corrosive and biting

is that corrosive is that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually while biting is the action of the verb to bite .

As a verb biting is

.

Destructive vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

destructive | corrosive | Related terms |

Destructive is a related term of corrosive.


As adjectives the difference between destructive and corrosive

is that destructive is causing destruction; damaging while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Disastrous vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

disastrous | corrosive | Related terms |

Disastrous is a related term of corrosive.


As adjectives the difference between disastrous and corrosive

is that disastrous is of the nature of a disaster; calamitous while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Abrasive vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

abrasive | corrosive |


As adjectives the difference between abrasive and corrosive

is that abrasive is producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As nouns the difference between abrasive and corrosive

is that abrasive is a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing while corrosive is that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Harmful vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

harmful | corrosive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between harmful and corrosive

is that harmful is of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Hurtful vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

hurtful | corrosive | Related terms |

Hurtful is a related term of corrosive.


As adjectives the difference between hurtful and corrosive

is that hurtful is tending to impair or damage; injurious; mischievous; occasioning loss or injury while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Detrimental vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

detrimental | corrosive | Related terms |

Detrimental is a related term of corrosive.


As adjectives the difference between detrimental and corrosive

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Bitter vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

bitter | corrosive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between bitter and corrosive

is that bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance) while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As nouns the difference between bitter and corrosive

is that bitter is a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic while corrosive is that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

As a verb bitter

is to make bitter.

Corrosive vs Adverse - What's the difference?

corrosive | adverse | Related terms |

Corrosive is a related term of adverse.


As adjectives the difference between corrosive and adverse

is that corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid while adverse is unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

As a noun corrosive

is that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

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