cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
The acid corroded the metal. The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink.
source: WordNet 3.0
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
The metal corroded. The pipes rusted.
source: WordNet 3.0
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.
source: Webster 1913
To have corrosive action; to be subject to corrosion.