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corrosive vs mordant

mordant vs corrosive

corrosive and mordant both are nouns.

corrosive and mordant both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
corrosive Yes Yes No No
mordant Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, corrosive and mordant are synonyms defined as:
  • corrosive and mordant: of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Other synonyms of corrosive include caustic, erosive, vitriolic.
corrosive (noun) mordant (noun)
a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
corrosive (adjective) mordant (adjective)
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
spitefully sarcastic harshly ironic or sinister
Difference between corrosive and mordant

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