kənˈsum kəˈɹəʊd kəˈɹoʊd dɪˈpliːt iːt it

ɪɡˈzɔːst ɪkˈspɛnd juːs 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 use up (resources or materials) this car consumes a lot of gas We exhausted our savings They run through 20 bottles of wine a week eat a meal; take a meal We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation take in solid food She was eating a banana What did you eat for dinner last night? take in food; used of animals only This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat What do whales eat? worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way What's eating you?