ăn mòn
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ mɔn˨˩]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ mɔŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ mɔŋ˨˩] browser voice
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ăn mòn means to corrode; to erode.
Meanings of ăn mòn in English
Verb
- to corrode (to destroy or damage a material slowly by chemical action)
- Axit ăn mòn kim loại.Acid corrodes metal.
- to erode (to gradually wear away soil, rock, or land)
- figurative to wear down; to deplete; to eat away at something over time
- Sự lười biếng sẽ ăn mòn tài năng của anh.Laziness will eat away at your talent.
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn mòn
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Etymology
ăn (“to eat; to consume”) + mòn (“worn out; eroded; depleted”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn mòn mean in English?
ăn mòn (verb) means "to corrode; to erode".
How do you pronounce ăn mòn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ mɔn˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ mɔŋ˨˩]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), mòn — falling tone (huyền).