corrosion
The act of corroding or the condition so producedThe act of corroding or the condition so produced.
» There was corrosion around the battery terminals.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
Korrosion
коррозияkorrozija
(countable, uncountable)A substance (such as rust) so formed.
(countable, physical, uncountable)Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
erosion by chemical action
(broadly, countable, uncountable)The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
the corrosion of values
Examples
5 sentencesThere was corrosion around the battery terminals.
She noticed rust and corrosion in the pipes under her kitchen sink.
During an annual inspection, the aviation mechanic discovered corrosion in the wing spar.
Zirconium alloys are often used in nuclear reactors because they resist corrosion in hot water.
Gold’s resistance to corrosion and its excellent electrical conductivity makes it very useful in the electronics industry, especially in smart phones.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English corrosioun, from Old French corrosion, or its source, Late Latin corrōFrom Middle English corrosioun, from Old French corrosion, or its source, Late Latin corrōsiōnem, accusative singular of corrōsiō (“gnawing away, corroding”), from Latin corrōdō (“gnaw away, corrode”).
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Forms
plural: corrosions| Singular | corrosion |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable