If the library is corrupted, update your board's "Core" (which contains Wire.h) via the Boards Manager (Tools > Board > Boards Manager). For most users, updating Arduino AVR Boards ensures you have the latest Wire library.
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Similar to ESP boards, these require installing the corresponding board package, which includes an I2C library compatible with the standard Wire API. If the library is corrupted, update your board's
delay(1000); // Wait one second before the next reading If the library is corrupted
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This means your IDE installation is corrupted. Reinstall the latest version of the Arduino IDE to restore core libraries.