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
Prevent future rust with a yearly corrosion inhibitor or by repainting with weather-resistant products.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Its visual inspection camera captures high-resolution images for detecting structural abnormalities such as cracks, oil leaks, corrosion, and other signs of wear.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.
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Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Its visual inspection camera captures high-resolution images for detecting structural abnormalities such as cracks, oil leaks, corrosion, and other signs of wear.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.
—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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Sand dunes offer a natural buffer, absorbing wave energy, slowing erosion, and protecting the coastline.
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Removing trees whose roots help hold soil in place, combined with paving and creating other surfaces that don’t absorb rain and other moisture, could mean further soil erosion in the area, the board wrote.
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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