corrosion

UK /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ US /kəˈɹoʊʒən/

noun 4

Collocations

(noun.)

VERB + CORROSION

cause | prevent

suffer from

The old metal bridge began to suffer from corrosion after years of exposure to salt water.

PHRASES

signs of corrosion

Definitions

noun

The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

A substance (such as rust) so formed.

Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.

The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

the corrosion of values

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Synonyms

noun — erosion by chemical action

corroding
erosion

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Example Bank

the corrosion of values

Wiktionary

There was corrosion around the battery terminals.

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Gold’s resistance to corrosion and its excellent electrical conductivity makes it very useful in the electronics industry, especially in smart phones.

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She noticed rust and corrosion in the pipes under her kitchen sink.

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During an annual inspection, the aviation mechanic discovered corrosion in the wing spar.

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Zirconium alloys are often used in nuclear reactors because they resist corrosion in hot water.

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