corrosion
IPA: kɝˈoʊʒʌn
noun
- The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
- A substance (such as rust) so formed.
- (chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
- (by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
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Examples of "corrosion" in Sentences
- Corrosion deposits are created by the corrosion of the substrate.
- The metal contact includes a gelatinous substance to prevent corrosion.
- Corrosion deposits are created in situ by the corrosion of the substrate.
- The chromium gives the metal its scratch resistance and corrosion resistance.
- The mechanism of pitting corrosion is probably the same as crevice corrosion.
- The corrosion penetrates the mass of the metal, with limited diffusion of ions.