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How is a corrosive material harmful to the human body

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Corrosives are materials that can attack and chemically destroy exposed body tissues Corrosives can also damage or even destroy metal They begin to cause damage as soon as they touch the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, digestive tract, or the metal. Other chemicals can be corrosive to

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Corrosive material is harmful to the human body because it is very reactive.  It can cause damage to body tissue by destroying the tissue chemically or by causing inflammation on the tissue and skin.
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