1. eaten into or affected by chemical action.   defoliate   corrode   anneal   compound   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. dry up by removing moisture.   cauterize   decant   chisel   desiccate   Half-n-half Clue   3. form into grains.   bifurcate   diverge   granulate   defoliate   Half-n-half Clue   4. surround or enclose.   environ   disseminate   germinate   diverge   Half-n-half Clue   5. calculate or reckon.   adulterate   compute   assimilate   camouflage   Half-n-half Clue   6. infect or pollute.   caulk   contaminate   compute   germinate   Half-n-half Clue   7. eat away or wear out.   anneal   erode   chisel   fabricate   Half-n-half Clue