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Definition of Erosive
1. Adjective. Wearing away by friction. "The erosive effects of waves on the shoreline"
2. Adjective. Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.
Exact synonyms: Caustic, Corrosive, Mordant, Vitriolic
Similar to: Destructive
Derivative terms: Caustic, Corrode, Corrode, Corrosive, Erode, Mordant, Vitriol
Similar to: Destructive
Derivative terms: Caustic, Corrode, Corrode, Corrosive, Erode, Mordant, Vitriol
Definition of Erosive
1. a. That erodes or gradually eats away; tending to erode; corrosive.
Definition of Erosive
1. causing erosion [adj]
Medical Definition of Erosive
1. 1. Having the property of eroding or wearing away. 2. An eroding agent. (05 Mar 2000)