corrosion

noun

kə-ˈrō-zhən How to pronounce corrosion (audio)
Definition of corrosionnext
as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth

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Recent Examples of corrosion Ti-6Al-4V, the titanium alloy used here, also offers particularly good resistance to seawater corrosion. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 Mulch holds moisture in the soil, and when organic material is piled directly against the equipment, that moisture can contribute to corrosion. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 The company has paired AI with wall-climbing robots to detect corrosion, predict equipment failures, and reduce shutdown times, Semafor reported. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Other liquids like engine coolant absorb extreme heat and also prevent corrosion or freezing in cold weather. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion
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erosion
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  • Water droplets hit the metal blades like tiny bullets, causing severe erosion.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Finally, while work is underway to build a formal framework for economic espionage, Congress must prevent any creeping erosion of the existing norm through the potentially corrupt dissemination of intelligence to favored companies.
    — DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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