noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
corrosiveness; causticity
Describes the property of a substance that chemically attacks and destroys materials, especially metals. Often used in technical contexts.
この薬品は腐食性が強いので、取り扱いに注意が必要です。
This chemical is highly corrosive, so handle it with care.
腐食性の液体を安全な容器
Please store corrosive liquids in a safe container.
Compound of 腐食 (corrosion, erosion) + 性 (nature, property). The kanji 腐 means 'rot, decay', 食 means 'eat, erode', and 性 indicates a characteristic.