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===Meaning===
[[File:CorrosiveSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s.]]
A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]].
===About Corrosive Chemicals===
: [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off.
: Some [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s are a [[gas]] and will damage the [[lung]]s if [[inhale]]d.
: [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others.
: [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]].
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===Meaning===
A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]].