шуалтараш (-ем)
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. {transitive} to soak, to soften, to loosen, to make crumbly
♢ вӱд лумым шуалтара {sentence} to water is softening the snow
2. {figuratively} to corrode, to eat away
♢ кислота пучым шуалтарен {sentence} the acid corroded the pipe