corrosive
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Gold is traditionally recovered either by smelting at very high temperatures or by using corrosive acid mixtures that generate hazardous waste.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
My friend called it “toxic,” but I would call it corrosive.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Experts say the age of pipes, the corrosive soil they’re buried in and pressure changes in pipes that send water to hillside neighborhoods all contribute to breaks across the aging system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The production of graphite typically requires the use of hydrochloric acid, a corrosive material that can end up in water sources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Without slowing I held my breath, closed my eyes, and jumped over the fog, not wanting to let the horrible corrosive stuff touch my legs.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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