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
But oxygen release at high voltages, structural collapse, and corrosion from electrolyte breakdown limit their use.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Ash retains moisture, which can lead to corrosion or clumping in the base of the grill.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The column wheel is thermally blued, a process that not only enhances corrosion resistance but also increases surface hardness, and importantly - looks pleasing to the eye.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Rust or corrosion on the body and inside electrical connectors.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Ash retains moisture, which can lead to corrosion or clumping in the base of the grill.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The column wheel is thermally blued, a process that not only enhances corrosion resistance but also increases surface hardness, and importantly - looks pleasing to the eye.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Rust or corrosion on the body and inside electrical connectors.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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The rise is coupled with major political shifts in the country following the election of President Bernardo Arévalo, who vowed to fight corruption, tackle inequality, and rectify the discrimination against Indigenous Peoples after years of democratic erosion and corruption.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The effect was enhanced by the erosion caused by a century of pollution on the sandstone, which was originally obtained from Montjuïc.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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